No Ballet Shoes in Syria

This book is one of my favourites

Wonderful. Uplifting and emotional. I’m looking forward to sharing with my class

It is the most Beautiful moving story i have ever read i don’t know if its fictional or not but i know there was a war in syria and of-course it based on war and ballet 100/10 :)

This books really helps unpick the issues relating to refugees and humanises it in a way that children can really relate. The way the author develops the characters, dropping in a little information every now again, is very clever.

One of the most remarkable books I have ever read and absolutely heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure. Absolutely loved the kindness of each character and the journeys they take.

A fantastic and touching book that demonstrates how dance has no boundaries or borders. A must read for all to understand the desperation of the asylum seeker/refugee plight.

Incredible!

I loved aya, she was so strong and brave

It is an amazing book. It is about a girl called Aya seeking asylum from a war in Syria. Before the war she loved ballet so she tries ballet lessons in England. I really loved how around every chapter it tells a bit about her backstory.

A really sad book,about 40 chapters!I'm glad Aya and moosa were safe at the end thanks to the ballet teacher!

Such a wonderful book. Highlights and educates around the current issues of asylum seekers and refugees through the eyes of an 11 year old child leaving war torn Syria. The book addresses the challenges and difficulties faced through an engaging story of a child dancer. Also makes links to the similarities with WW2. I couldn't put this down and cried many tears. This story will stay with me and, like the author, reminds me of Ballet Shoes - one of my favourite childhood books. I would highly recommend for Year 5 and 6 child and beyond and as a class read to aid discussions around the topics addressed.

All together it was pretty good but I found it a bit sad. But at the end it was happy 😃 I would definitely recommend it.

It was one of THE BEST BOOKS I've ever read! Although it was very dramatic. It was about an asylum seeker, 11 year old Aya.

It had a lot of very happy and sad parts. It sometimes had very detailed injuries, but I think it was worth reading.

I loved how she kept going even after all that had happened

This book gripped my interest from start to finish! The story depicted the emotions of the characters beautifully, allowing me to understand the life of a refugee. I was lost in the story!

I really enjoyed this book because it's not really like any book I have read before I have read a war book before but like it's also about ballet.My favourite character is Aya as she is the main character and she is a nice person.I would recommend this book.

I really liked this book, it has lots of meaning and was full of hope. It told the story of a girl name Aya from Syria who had to flee the country. She joins a dance studio in the centre in England while trying to seek asylum for her family, even though her dad was lost at sea. I would recommend this to anyone who likes reading books about refugees

A very inspirational book

This book is all about a girl called Aya who is a phenomenal dancer. Her family have been separated from her father and they are seeking asylum in Manchester. She looks after her ill mother and baby brother, Moosa. Then, she hears a dance lesson being taken next door to her flat. Could her dreams come true?Would she be able to dance and stay in England? Or would she have to return to the war in Syria? A marvellous book that took my breath away. I would recommend it to anyone! 100 stars/5 stars.

One of the best books I have read/ I couldn’t put it down. It made me cry sad and happy tears.

Incredible book - made me cry. Thoroughly bought into the story. Highly recommend for year 5/6.

I really enjoyed this book lots! I thought it helped me understand how it feels to be a Asylum seeker. My favourite character is Dotty she is very bouncy and cheerful and understanding. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in Asylum seekers and ballet lovers

Good

loaded with facts about war in Syria . follows a true story of a girl from Syria and the kindness shown by her teacher i would recommend this book

Intriguing and fascinating

it is a very emotional story and you an really feel the feelings in this book and it can put a smile on your face when you hear the twists and turs i would recommend it.

Amazing book

This is a beautiful story which has been sensitively written about a very difficult but topical subject. The main character, Aya, is described so well that I felt a real connection to her and her difficult situation. Aya's flash backs simultaneously tell us of her difficult journey from Syria to England which thread their way, in chronological order, throughout the story. As well as the main issues of refugees, asylum seekers and homelessness, it also addresses issues such as bullying, misconceptions and how things are not always as they seem. Aya joins a ballet school where she is shown empathy, compassion and that her situation is by no means unique. She learns how to rise above others negative comments and that she is not defined by the situation she finds herself in.

Loved this book! A heart warming story of Aya's journey as an asylum seeker and how she is able to overcome her fears and worries through dance. A few tears were shed reading this! Would highly recommend!

A brilliant story which helps to explain the plight of asylum seekers and refugees to a young audience.