A Graceless Beginning

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Welcome to Lakeside Dance College! A Graceless Beginning is the first novel in this new middle-grade series and explores dance, starting a new school, making mistakes and the joy of both old and new friendships. When eleven year old Lily arrives at the amazing Lakeside Dance College she finds the professional studios and funky dormitories exceed her wildest expectations. Life looks to be perfect for a budding ballerina! But Lily's first day at the college is a disaster. She finds herself unprepared for the harsh teaching techniques and competitive nature of some of the students. Her roommate, Zoe, hasn't yet arrived at the college and a horrid girl, Erin, is turning everyone against her.And that's not all. Lily's terrible habit of assuming the worst ends in her turning on Ben, the one person who does want to be friends with her. Ben is a mature, cheeky yet charming boy who is experiencing his own challenges as a male ballet dancer. And it takes a tough lesson for Lily to realise how poorly she has judged him. Lily is terribly homesick and devastated at the way she has acted towards Ben. She wants out … now! But sometimes you have to give things a second chance … and who knows the amazing new friendships and adventures you'll find when you do!