Author(s): Kathryn Lasky

Children & Young Adult

Sylvie, a pupil at the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet, has dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. When war breaks out, Sylvie must put her dreams on hold. To survive, she draws upon the strength and courage she has learned from dance. Inspired by the work of Edgar Degas, this book offers a look at the hardships of war and the strength it takes to overcome them.