Out of Step (Hard Cover)

"Bella," Dr. Frankel interrupts me. "You can't rush recovery. Try to take it one step at a time, alright? You seem like a strong girl -- isn't that right, Mom?"

Mommy smiles weakly, but I know what she's thinking: I'm strong until someone takes away my ballet shoes. Then I just become unbearable. Although, according to Atara, I'm pretty much always unbearable. Isn't that fun?

Life is simple and fun for ninth-grader Bella Rena. She has a great family and friends, and, of course, she has ballet. What more could she ask for?