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Dance Team Dilemma

Hannah and Caitlin are best friends and decide to try out for a place on the dance squad at school.  Caitlin is naturally athletic and the moves come easily to her.  Hannah struggles with the moves but wants to do well.  When Caitlin wants to go shopping or hang out with a boy, Hannah is torn.  She wants to be friends with Caitlin, but she also wants to practice and get better at the routines.  She chooses practicing over spending time with her best friend.  After their friendship suffers some rocky moments, it pays off.  Hannah got a solo spot on the dance teams and Caitlin returns to being a good friend.  The story line is predictable but the main focus of being true to one’s self and practicing to accomplish a goal is strong.  Included in the back of the book with a paragraph about the author and illustrator, is a glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and descriptions of four styles of dance – ballet, tap, hip-hop, and jazz.