Miriam has trained her whole life to fulfill her dreams and it's finally paid off now that she's the prima ballerina, but she's been keeping a secret. The years of sprains, fractures, and bruises have been taking their toll, and she has to give it all up forever. Distraught, Miriam runs from the studio and discovers a secret room she's never seen before. Inside she finds a pair of gleaming white and gold slippers, and a mysterious voice whispering to her in the dark. If she tries on the slippers, it says, she'll regain the strength to raise en pointe. Soon, Miriam is back, but each achievement on her journey back means more negotiation more
When all is said and done, Last Dance delivers an excellent blend of creepy story vibes, an excellently executed final confrontation, and some deep life lessons that young readers can always stand to hear one more time. Read Full Review
Last Dance is a perfect example of the "be careful what you wish for" trope, done through the lens of middle-grade horror. There's a lesson in here too and it comes through naturally. This book won't give you nightmares, but it's just spooky enough to have you thinking twice before venturing through strange doors. Read Full Review
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