Flutter Away

Mia's always been in love with ballet. From the day she gripped the bar and perfected her first flawless plié, she knew she'd go far. She knew she had to go far. Nevertheless, she'd always been a sort of rebel, inserting her own modern moves here and there... something that's not tolerated in classical dancing. But her previous ballet teachers' nasty comments didn't stop her from continuing.

However, the magic abruptly ends on the most important day in Mia's life-- the day of her audition to get into a prestigious classical dance program with famous retired prima ballerina Irina Vandeweghe herself. When Mia doesn't get in, she's crushed; but a surprising twist makes her run into Alexis Johnson, a contemporary dance teacher, and the woman who could change Mia's life. Alexis knows Mia has potential dancing other styles... but young ballet dancer's not so sure.

After a change of heart and a complicated friendship dilemma, Mia's life is suddenly turned upside down, and she finds herself loving her new dance group. Mia's now squashed between two choices: choosing over the people who've been helping her since the day she was born, or her own happiness and future.
Should Mia prioritise her mental health? Or keep her friendships secured?

Find out in Flutter Away, the new middle-grade novel about being a dancer, being a friend, and learning how to take care of yourself.

Published on Amazon Kindle in November 2021 by Ellery Blane

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