A Time to Dance
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Book Overview
Padma Venkatraman's inspiring story of a young girl's struggle to regain her passion and find a new peace is told lyrically through verse that captures the beauty and mystery of India and the ancient bharatanatyam dance form. This is a stunning novel about spiritual awakening, the power of art, and above all, the courage and resilience of the human spirit. Veda, a classical dance prodigy in India, lives and breathes dance--so when an accident leaves her a below-knee amputee, her dreams are shattered. For a girl who's grown used to receiving applause for her dance prowess and flexibility, adjusting to a prosthetic leg is painful and humbling. But Veda refuses to let her disability rob her of her dreams, and she starts all over again, taking beginner classes with the youngest dancers. Then Veda meets Govinda, a young man who approaches dance as a spiritual pursuit. As their relationship deepens, Veda reconnects with the world around her, and begins to discover who she is and what dance truly means to her.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0399257101
ISBN13:9780399257100
Release Date:May 2014
Publisher:Nancy Paulsen Books
Length:307 Pages
Weight:1.08 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 5.8" x 8.4"
Age Range:12 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 12
Customer Reviews
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A Time to Dance is an incredible book
Published by Nathan , 3 years ago
This book would be a fantastic choice for people who struggle with poetry or are just stepping into the genre. It's easy to understand and reads very prose-like. It's emotional and engaging and the characters are so beautifully written. Not only is it a beautiful story, but it's been reviewed by amputees who praise the representation. Veda's story is incredibly well-written, and my new favorite novel in verse.
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