One Wrong Turn

Description

In the competitive world of ballet you always need to be on pointe. If I wanted the lead role, Valentina had to go. A contemporary Ballet Shoes set in an elite dance academy, this compelling coming-of-age novel is all about overcoming pressure, standing up for yourself and the joy of ballet! The perfect gift for all young dancers. Amelia is a ballerina on the rise - she's talented, dedicated and set to star in the lead role of the annual production. But when Valentina arrives from Italy and joins the ballet academy, the competition gets fierce. Can Amelia outshine Valentina and keep her place in the spotlight?

Chenee Marrapodi is a writer and podcaster, based in Perth, Western Australia. A love of storytelling led Chenee to a career in journalism, where she worked for many years as a reporter for Channel Seven's Today Tonight, as well as online news and radio, before becoming a media advisor. Chenee's love of words is rivalled only by her love of dance, with the two often becoming intertwined. One Wrong Turn is her debut novel.