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Ballerina

by Edward Stewart · 1979

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This exciting tale of friendship, dance, rivalry and love centers on Christine and Stephanie, two young women who share the dream of a career in the ballet. A richly authentic story that offers an inside look at the harsh realities of the romantic art of ballet.

Setting
1970s1970sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adult
Length
long · 528 pages

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