Kari Jones

Shimmy Kari Jones

Marc Notes: Electronic monograph.; Issued also in print format. Publisher Marketing: Lila has always wanted a career in belly dance, so she is thrilled when she is invited to join Dana Sajala's competitive and prestigious studio. But dancing at the new studio isn't quite what she expected. Dana Sajala is a tough teacher, and Lila finds the constant criticism stressful. On top of that, Lila misses the dancers from her old troupe, and a rift is developing between her and her best friend, Angela, who is not altogether sympathetic to Lila's struggles. Lila has always loved belly dance--the music, the costumes, the choreography--but when she realizes that none of it is as much fun as it used to be, she starts to question whether she has made the right choice. Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2015 (EAN 9781459807648, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Jones, Kari Kari Jones has written several books for children and youth, and her work has been translated into several languages. Kari lives in Victoria, British Columbia, with her husband and son. For more information, visit www.karijones.ca.