The first book in the Kaylee O'Shay series Foreword by Sean Beglan, former principal dancer with Riverdance Kaylee O'Shay's father pushes his modestly talented daughter to be a soccer star--just like he was in college. It's one more frustration for the slight ten-year-old, whose teammates harass her, whose home life has become unbearable since her grandmother moved in, who can't get the cutest boy in the fifth grade to look at her, and whose brother constantly slurps his food. Then Kaylee joins Trean Gaoth Academy of Irish Dance and discovers a world that is exciting, physically demanding and full of beauty. But her first dance performance conflicts with the championship soccer tournament. Although Kaylee wants to please her father and remain loyal to her soccer team, doing so may require her to give up dancing. No matter what Kaylee decides, she will have to betray someone or something she loves. Kaylee's Choice is the first in the series, taking readers through Kaylee's uncertain beginnings in dance and into an incredible adventure that she hopes will someday lead her to Ireland for the World Championships of Irish Dance. The book deals with real -life issues like handling parental expectations, balancing old and new friendships, the sometimes daunting costs associated with Irish dance, and even bullying. It's also a book with some unexpected twists. A must for every young dancer, but the book has been a hit with older readers as well. Hard cover, 154 pages. |
Irish Records International |