Lara's Leap of Faith

Name: Lara's Leap of Faith
ISBN: 9780448435367

by Alexandra Moss

American Ellie's dream of dancing at the Royal Ballet School comes with hard work, homesickness, and the unexpected challenge of a rival, Lara. She must find her footing, make friends, and shine on st

About This Book

This second book in "The Royal Ballet School Diaries" series continues the journey of Ellie Brown, an American girl pursuing her dream at the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London. Parents will appreciate how the story explores themes of perseverance, friendship, and navigating difficult social dynamics. Ellie faces the excitement of new opportunities, the struggle of homesickness, and the persistent rude behavior of a fellow student, Lara. It's a compelling read for children aged 7-11, offering a blend of artistic passion, personal growth, and relatable challenges.

Ellie's first term at the Royal Ballet School is filled with excitement, hard work, homesickness, an unexpected chance to perform, and new friendships, tainted only by the rude and hateful behavior of Lara, the girl she crashed into during their audition.

Concepts

Resilience & Perseverance Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Loyalty Loneliness & Belonging Love & Family Jealousy & Comparison Anger & Frustration Empathy & Kindness Fear & Bravery Creativity & Imagination Justice & Fairness Forgiveness & Redemption Making Friends Being Different Growing Up Sibling Rivalry Peer Pressure Friendship & Social

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Discussion Prompts

How does Ellie handle homesickness? What helps her feel better?

What are some ways Ellie tries to make friends at her new school?

How does Lara's behavior affect Ellie? What do you think Lara might be feeling?

Have you ever had to work really hard for something you wanted, like Ellie does with ballet?

What does "taking a leap of faith" mean in this story?

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