New Book for Review: Middle Grade Fiction ‘Dancing on the Inside’ by Glen Strathy

Dancing on the Inside Glen Strathy will be touring November 1 – December 16 with his middle grade fiction novel, Dancing on the Inside!

Sidelined by a paralyzing social phobia, a twelve-year-old girl uses determination and friendship to pursue her dream of becoming a ballet dancer in this uplifting novel for ages 9-12.

Ever since her grandparents gave her a DVD of Swan Lake, twelve-year old Jenny Spark has wanted to be a dancer. But on her first day of ballet class, she suffers a panic attack and makes a horrifying discovery. She’s terrified of dancing in front of the other kids, and as for actually performing for an audience? Forget it.

Yet Jenny refuses to give up her dream. With determination and a little ingenuity, she finds ways to observe ballet classes without actually participating. She trains in the safety of her room, while hiding the truth from her parents. Then Jenny meets her exact opposite: Ara Reyes, an outgoing, spontaneous, and accident-prone girl who loves dancing but has always been overlooked.

The girls’ friendship blossoms as they help each other uncover their real talents. Ara’s dancing takes a leap forward and Jenny discovers she has an amazing gift for choreography. With the support of the school’s newest teacher, Jenny’s original ballet might just make it on stage … but will she?

236 pages

You can visit his website at www.glen-c-strathy.com.

If you would like to review Dancing on the Inside, please fill out the form below or email Dorothy Thompson at thewriterslife(at)gmail.com. Deadline for inquiries end November 15 or until the tour is filled. Thank you!


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