Description
An entirely original and much needed authentic perspective from a teenager coming to terms with her disability as she's coming of age.
Ven has her future all planned out. Her dance group is going places and so is she . . . Then she collapses. On stage.
In hospital, Ven discovers that she has a medical condition - one that threatens to ruin everything. No more dancing . . . walking is challenging enough. But she doesn't want your pity. Ven is determined to have a big, exciting life. Sure, her future might be different, but it's not over . . . Because if you can't dance, you can always sing!
Refreshing, uplifting and original, Sing if you Can't Dance is the unforgettable story of a teenager living life on her own terms.
An entirely original and much needed authentic perspective from a teenager coming to terms with her disability as she's coming of age.
About the Author
Alexia is a British-American author, dramaturg and writing consultant. After studying psychology at Cambridge University where she sang with a rock-gospel acapella choir, she moved to New York and worked on the Tony-award-winning 2004 Broadway revival of La Cage aux Folles. Her debut UK novel, The Bone Dragon was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and was also a Book of the Year for the Financial Times and the Independent.
Book Information
ISBN 9780571373802
Author Alexia Casale
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Faber & Faber
Publisher Faber & Faber
Weight(grams) 279g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 20mm
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