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Danny loves dancing, but not the funky, popular variety that would have his friends green with envy; no, Danny loves Ballet. A 'Billy Elliot' for younger readers by this renowned ballet-loving author. Danny loves ballet, but he daren't admit it to his mates. But one of his teacher's knows, and she casts Danny in the starring ballet role in the end of term show at school. But Danny is also in the school football team and the rehearsals for the show clash with team nights. How can be maintain his cool with his peers and still star in the performance. Mixups and mayhen ensue as several fibs are told to parents, friends and siblings. But at the end of the day, is Danny sick as a parrot or over the moon? On performance night, Danny is simply DAZZLING! • Popular author writing about a subject dear to her heart • The appeal of Billy Elliot for younger readers, told with humor and panache • School-based story always popular • Author's younger fiction includes the Blue Peter Prize shortlisted Monster in the Mirror, and Big Tom with good, solid sales figures, particularly through schools. Competition: Billy Elliot novel [though this is for older readers]