This graphic novel follows Ellie, who is very awkward and clumsy when it comes to sports. Her mother encourages her to try a lot of different sports so that she can make friends with her teammates. However, Ellie only wants to draw and dance. She takes after her artistic father who is a musician. Ellie makes friends with some kids who take ballet classes, and secretly learns a few dance moves, but her mother refuses to pay for ballet lessons, saying all that frou-frou stuff is a waste of time. But Ellie knows that she could be good at dance if only she was given a chance!

I liked this graphic novel a lot! The artwork is colorful on every page, and the expressions of the characters are very dynamic and emotional. It really brings that emotional intensity to the story.

I liked that Ellie is struggling in the beginning, but she finds her balance, both with her friends and with her family. Both she and her mom have to learn to communicate better, and it's good to see how they both grow and learn.

I remember when I was a kid being forced to play sports at youth camp, and all I wanted to do was read and play piano. It was torture, and I was always scared that I would injure my hands and be unable to play piano the same ever again. I related to Elli's struggles quite a lot. I think a lot of artsy kids would too.

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