A Time for Dancing

ISBN 10: 0780777409 ISBN 13: 9780780777408

Synopsis

Samantha and Juliana. Sam and Jules -- they've been best friends forever. Now, in the summer before their senior year, they're ready for whatevers coming.College? Professional dance careers? They'll share the triumphs and face the tears together. But neither of them are prepared for what does happen next. Jules is diagnosed with cancer. And there is no cure. "An unforgettable debut by a writer to watch.The novel is beautifully composed, with dialogue that never falters, characters who are fully realized, and plotting to make readers turn the pages through their tears." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointer review

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Review

Praise for "A Time for Dancing":
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
* "An unforgettable debut by a writer to watch...The novel is beautifully composed, with dialogue that never falters, characters who are fully realized, and plotting to make readers turn the pages through their tears." - "Kirkus "(starred review)
"Few YA dramas deal with the issue of terminal illness as intimately as this gripping first novel ... hauntingly true to life." - "Publishers Weekly"
""A Time for Dancing" will hold fans of this genre glued to the page and with good reason... the novel resonates with grace and power.""Booklist"
"A personal look at how terminal illness affects the lives of best friends and those around them... a good choice.""School Library Journal"
Praise for A Time for Dancing (film):
- Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Children/Youth/Family Special
- Nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs
Praise for "A Time for Dancing"
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
* "An unforgettable debut by a writer to watch...The novel is beautifully composed, with dialogue that never falters, characters who are fully realized, and plotting to make readers turn the pages through their tears." - "Kirkus "(starred review)
"Few YA dramas deal with the issue of terminal illness as intimately as this gripping first novel ... hauntingly true to life." - "Publishers Weekly"
""A Time for Dancing" will hold fans of this genre glued to the page and with good reason... the novel resonates with grace and power." "Booklist"
"A personal look at how terminal illness affects the lives of best friends and those around them... a good choice." "School Library Journal"
Praise for A Time for Dancing (film):
- Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Children/Youth/Family Special
- Nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs

Praise for A Time for Dancing
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
* "An unforgettable debut by a writer to watch...The novel is beautifully composed, with dialogue that never falters, characters who are fully realized, and plotting to make readers turn the pages through their tears." - Kirkus (starred review)
"Few YA dramas deal with the issue of terminal illness as intimately as this gripping first novel ... hauntingly true to life." - Publishers Weekly
"A Time for Dancing will hold fans of this genre glued to the page and with good reason... the novel resonates with grace and power." Booklist
"A personal look at how terminal illness affects the lives of best friends and those around them... a good choice." School Library Journal
Praise for A Time for Dancing (film):
- Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Children/Youth/Family Special
- Nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs

About the Author

Davida Wills Hurwin is the author of A Time for Dancing (an ALA Best Book for Young Adults) and The Farther You Run. She teaches theater at Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences and still loves to dance. She lives in Southern California with her husband and daughter.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0780777409
• ISBN 13: 9780780777408
• Binding: Unknown Binding