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LA Moves

Arlene Phillips (2010)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesAlana Dancing Star #
Setting
CSM age7
Goodreads4.43
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

FriendshipSelf-DiscoveryHeartwarmingComing of Age

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of Water

Themes

Pursuing Your DreamsFriendshipPeer PressureSelf-ExpressionFinding Your Place

Synopsis

Welcome back to Alana's world - dancing is her number one passion. But everyone at school prefers pop stars to ballroom stars. Can she and her best friend, Meena, pull off a great routine for the school review?

Is LA Moves appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 7 and up.

A sweet story about a girl passionate about ballroom dancing who faces social pressure at school where pop culture is preferred. Wholesome themes of friendship, pursuing your passion, and teamwork.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love dance stories will enjoy following Alana as she works with her best friend to create an amazing performance for their school.

Tags

ContemporaryDance FictionRealistic FictionSchool Story