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'They tell you that most lumps are nothing. ' Mum's voice wobbled. 'But mine is cancerous . . . . oh dear. Its a bit of a shock, it really is!' And so Ellen and her family must learn with the reality of her mum's breast cancer. Ellen finds solace in her dancing and coupled with an unexpected discovery in the school grounds, she is able to face the difficult times ahead . . .
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Life is wonderful! Ellen prepares for a family vacation and has just been picked to dance in a special performance at school. All of the glitter and hope in her life comes crashing down, though, when Ellen learns that her mother has breast cancer. In a rare yet necessary novel, Theresa Tomlinson waxes frankly about what it is like for young people when a parent is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Readers will witness Ellen's selfishness, worry and--ultimately--her courage, as she begins to come to terms with her mother's condition.
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Poignantly woven into the tale is the story of the uncovering of an ancient healing spring on Ellen's school grounds. At first Ellen and her chums think the spring is just a muddy, foetid, trash-strewn bog. It takes courage to trust their teacher and believe that with some earnest muscle power they could reclaim the spring. In Dancing Through the Shadows metaphors run strong and wild, just like a healing brook. Through uncovering the muddy bog, Ellen gathers the strength necessary to be of real support to her mother. Lovely, refreshing and just what the doctor ordered in great literature for teens.
The engaging story of a family facing the crisis of breast cancer, told against the lively background of school events and ancient legend
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- PublisherRed Fox
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0099207923
- ISBN 13 9780099207924
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages112
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Dancing Through The Shadows
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Penguin Random House Children's UK, United Kingdom
(1998)
ISBN 10: 0099207923
ISBN 13: 9780099207924
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'They tell you that most lumps are nothing.' Mum's voice wobbled. 'But mine is cancerous.oh dear. Its a bit of a shock, it really is!' And so Ellen and her family must learn with the reality of her mum's breast cancer. Ellen finds solace in her dancing and coupled with an unexpected discovery in the school grounds, she is able to face the difficult times ahead. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005220711
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