By Alex Cotter (author)
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A gripping adventure, with the power of friendship at its heart, Ice Dancer is the thrilling new story from Alex Cotter, author of The House on the Edge , WH Smith Travel Book of the Month
Angry and frustrated at having to stay with her miserable aunt in Sheffield, Dina is determined to pursue her lifelong passion for skating - even if it has to be in secret. But being a stranger in an unfamiliar city, far from the remote countryside of her home, is hard to handle. Shy and lacking in confidence, Dina must overcome her misgivings and find a way to be accepted.
Desperate to escape the oppressive atmosphere of her aunt's house, and feeling the weight of responsibility for her younger brothers, Dina makes her way to the Ice Arena. There, captivated by the skills of the young skaters she sees, she is filled with the overwhelming desire to compete. But it's only when all the odds are against her, that she finds the courage to follow her dream.
However, dreams can unravel, and when the family's past starts to catch up with Dina, a chance encounter at the ice rink sets off a series of events that lead to an unexpected discovery.
Perfect for fans of Emma Caroll and Fleur Hitchcock.
Alex Cotter has worked hard all her life at daydreaming, while making a living from words: from bookselling at W.H.Smith and publicising The Booker Prize to copywriting and teaching creative writing. Alex lives near Bath in an ancient house, with cobwebs, creaky floorboards, one husband, two children, and a revolutionary cat called Trotsky. You can keep up with Alex on Instagram @alexcotterwrites
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A gripping adventure, with the power of friendship at its heart, Ice Dancer is the thrilling new story from Alex Cotter, author of The House on the Edge, WH Smith Travel Book of the Month Angry and frustrated at having to stay with her miserable aunt in Sheffield, Dina is determined to pursue her lifelong passion for skating - even if it has to be in secret. But being a stranger in an unfamiliar city, far from the remote countryside of her home, is hard to handle.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Ice Dancer and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Ice Dancer features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Stories about Family and Friends, Sporting Stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports teams and clubs, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Sports, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Relationships (non-family / groups), Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
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Ice Dancer was written by Alex Cotter and published by Nosy Crow an imprint of Nosy Crow Ltd
Ice Dancer has 243 pages
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