Out of Step

"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?

Then Bella sustains a serious injury, and suddenly life is no longer a smooth and uncomplicated pirouette in the park First, there's the struggle for Bella to find her identity Who is she if she can't dance? And how can she ever truly be happy without her beloved and all-encompassing pastime?

And then there's her brother Naftali, who finds himself out of yeshivah and thus out of step as well

Out of Step is the story of a young teenager finding her real self and growing up With a cast of multi-dimensional and relatable characters; an intricate and suspenseful plot; and some powerful lessons woven into the story, popular author Ariella Schiller has created another outstanding novel for readers of all ages