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Posted by Tom, May 6, 2019

No Ballet Shoes in Syria is now available as an audiobook

Today we’re delighted to share a brand new audiobook edition of No Ballet Shoes in Syria by Catherine Bruton – a captivating story, filled with warmth and heart, with wonderfully authentic ballet writing and an important message championing the rights of refugees.

No Ballet Shoes in Syria tells the story of Aya – eleven years old and newly arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship. But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya’s father – separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria.

Perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes, Lorna Hill’s Sadlers Wells series, and Pamela Brown’s The Swish of the Curtain, this is beautiful, classic storytelling.

Beautifully narrated by Lara Sawalha, you can buy the audiobook of No Ballet Shoes in Syria from Audible, Amazon, and Apple now – and you can listen to a preview of the audiobook below.

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You can also read the opening of the book below:

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And here’s author Catherine Bruton discussing some of the inspirations behind No Ballet Shoes in Syria:

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