About This Book
In the sixth book of the "Grace's Show of Strength" series, the girls at the Royal Ballet School are preparing for their end-of-year performance, bringing both excitement and immense pressure. Ellie observes her friend Grace, usually a strong performer, struggling in a concerning way. Grace's intense stress, hinted to be related to obsessive-compulsive tendencies, is leading her towards a potentially dangerous mistake. This story follows Ellie's compassionate efforts to rally Grace's friends and family to intervene and support Grace through her mental health challenges. It's a poignant exploration of friendship, the pressures of performance, and seeking help for hidden struggles, suitable for readers aged 4-11.
With the end of the school year looming, the girls are warming up for summer and a big summer performance that marks the end of the year. Planning for the show brings lots of excitement—and even more pressure. All the girls are feeling it, but Ellie notices that Grace does not seem to be performing well. In fact, she is dealing with the stress in a way that could be very dangerous. Can Ellie rally Grace’s friends and family in time to save Grace from making a terrible mistake?
Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think Grace was feeling when she started struggling with her performance?
2
What makes Ellie such a good friend to Grace? What would you do if you noticed a friend struggling?
3
The book talks about "pressure." What kinds of pressure do you feel in your life, and how do you deal with them?
4
Why is it important to talk about our worries and ask for help when we need it?
5
How might Grace's family and friends help her understand and manage her feelings?
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