More than anything, 16-year-old Jenna wants to dance--not just in her local class, but professionally, in London, under the eyes of the best teachers in the world. But a fatal accident tears apart her life and her family. Guilty and grief-stricken, she puts all her plans on hold--until a chance meeting with someone who was there that tragic afternoon. Who is he and how can he help? What does Jenna discover that puts the accident in a new light? And will she find the courage and determination to pursue her dream? Atmospheric and thought-provoking, this beautifully written novel by Valerie Mendes has a rich understanding of families, separation, love, and friendship. The author, who has also written books for younger children, is the mother of film and theater director Sam Mendes.More than anything, sixteen-year-old Jenna wants to dance: not just in her local class, but professionally, in London, under the eyes of the best teachers in the world. But a fatal accident tears apart her life and her family. Guilty and grief-stricken, she puts all her plans on hold--"until a chance meeting with someone who was there that tragic afternoon. Who is he and how can he help? What does Jenna discover that puts the accident in a new light? And will she find the courage and determination to pursue her dream?