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No Ballet Shoes in Syria

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No Ballet Shoes in SyriaBy: Catherine Bruton With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet details, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling filled with warmth, hope and humanity. WINNER of Books Are My Bag Readers Award 2019 WINNER of Angels and Urchins Book Travel Award for Older Readers 2019 Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020 Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum

By: Catherine Bruton     

With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet details, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling - filled with warmth, hope and humanity.


WINNER of Books Are My Bag Readers Award 2019


WINNER of Angels and Urchins Book Travel Award for Older Readers 2019


Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020


Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria.


When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship.


But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya's father - separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria.


More Recognition for No Ballet Shoes in Syria:


  • The Times Children's Book of the Week 2019
  • Indie Book of the Month 2019

    "A moving, textured story ... Ballet Shoes for the 21st century" - The Times


    "Wise and kind and unputdownable." - Hilary McKay, Costa Book Prize-winning author of The Skylarks' War


    "A perfect balance of tragedy and triumph." - Natasha Farrant, author of The Children of Castle Rock


    "A moving story about one of the big issues of our time, told with wonderful clarity, and incredibly touching." - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo


    Look out for more beautiful stories by Catherine Bruton, such as:

  • Bird Boy - Nero Book Awards, 2024 Children's Fiction Shortlist
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