One Wrong Turn

Publisher details

Author
Chenée Marrapodi
Publisher
Fremantle Press
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
04 July, 2023
ISBN
9781760992439

One Wrong Turn

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Synopsis

Recommended for ages 9+.

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?

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An Uplifting and Compelling Debut Novel: Read Our Review of One Wrong Turn by Chenée Marrapodi

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26 July 2023

An Uplifting and Compelling Debut Novel: Read Our Review of One Wrong Turn by Chenée Marrapodi

Chenée Marrapodi
About the author

Chenée Marrapodi

Chenée Marrapodi is an Australian writer and podcaster. She has worked in media for many years, currently for Channel Nine News, and formerly as a reporter for Channel Seven’s Today Tonight, as well as online news and radio. Chenée’s love of words is rivalled only by her love of dance. Combining the two, One Wrong Turn is her first novel.

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