Belle's Best Move

This engaging chapter book follows nine-year-old Clara as she embarks on an exciting yet daunting journey to a top London ballet school. While fulfilling a lifelong dream, Clara faces common anxieties about fitting in, making new friends, and proving her abilities among talented peers. The narrative explores themes of self-doubt, resilience, and the emotional impact of perceived unfair criticism from a new teacher. It's a story about finding inner strength and navigating the social and academic pressures of a new environment, all set against the backdrop of a demanding ballet program.

Nine-year-old Clara has won a place at a top London ballet school - it's what she's always wanted, but as well as excitement there are nerves too - what if all the other girls are better than her? And what about the friends she's leaving behind...? Book Two: There's a new French ballet mistress, and for some reason she seems to have singled out Clara for criticism. Clara is mystified and upset, but how can she prove to the teacher that she's as talented as everyone else?