No Ballet Shoes in Syria E.L. James the award-winning illustrator of The

the award-winning illustrator of The Gruffalo

What we pay attention to

Trent McCauley is sixteen

the nature of different societies

her beautiful daughter Veronica and a chap called Tipton Plimsoll

No Ballet Shoes in Syria E.L. James the award-winning illustrator of TheAya is eleven years old and has just 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 Ayas father