A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman is a stunning book about a girl's struggle to regain confidence after an accident. Veda has always lived and breathed classical Indian Bharatanatyam dancing, so when an accident leaves her with a below the knee amputation, her dreams of becoming a dance prodigy shatter! While some would give up on their dreams, Veda relies on fierce determination as she searches for what dance really means to her...! This book is about spiritual dance, the power of art, and the resiliency and courage of a girl who just wants to live and redefine her dreams. I would definitely recommend this book to lovers of dance, inspiration and strong girls!
A Time to Dance
By Padma Venkatraman
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 7 - 12 | Grade 5 | n/a | 4.8 | 33262 |
Padma Venkatraman’s inspiring story of a young girl’s struggle to regain her passion and find a new peace is told lyrically through verse that captures the beauty and mystery of India and the ancient bharatanatyam dance form. This is a stunning novel about spiritual awakening, the power of art, and above all, the courage and resilience of the human spirit.
Veda, a classical dance prodigy in India, lives and breathes dance—so when an accident leaves her a below-knee amputee, her dreams are shattered. For a girl who’s grown used to receiving applause for her dance prowess and flexibility, adjusting to a prosthetic leg is painful and humbling. But Veda refuses to let her disability rob her of her dreams, and she starts all over again, taking beginner classes with the youngest dancers. Then Veda meets Govinda, a young man who approaches dance as a spiritual pursuit. As their relationship deepens, Veda reconnects with the world around her, and begins to discover who she is and what dance truly means to her.
Veda, a classical dance prodigy in India, lives and breathes dance—so when an accident leaves her a below-knee amputee, her dreams are shattered. For a girl who’s grown used to receiving applause for her dance prowess and flexibility, adjusting to a prosthetic leg is painful and humbling. But Veda refuses to let her disability rob her of her dreams, and she starts all over again, taking beginner classes with the youngest dancers. Then Veda meets Govinda, a young man who approaches dance as a spiritual pursuit. As their relationship deepens, Veda reconnects with the world around her, and begins to discover who she is and what dance truly means to her.
Publisher: Speak
ISBN-13: 9780147514400
ISBN-10: 0147514401
Published on 5/12/2015
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 336
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A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman is a stunning book about a girl's struggle to regain confidence after an accident. Veda has always lived and breathed classical Indian Bharatanatyam dancing, so when an accident leaves her with a below the knee amputation, her dreams of becoming a dance prodigy shatter! While some would give up on their dreams, Veda relies on fierce determination as she searches for what dance really means to her...! This book is about spiritual dance, the power of art, and the resiliency and courage of a girl who just wants to live and redefine her dreams. I would definitely recommend this book to lovers of dance, inspiration and strong girls!