The Turning by Gloria Whelan

224 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional lighthearted slow-paced
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In the spring of 1991, a Russian ballerina dreams of leaving Leningrad -- forever. A member of the Kirov Ballet Corps, Tatiana hopes to be chosen for the troupe's Paris tour. Once there, she will try to escape the watchful eye of KGB agents, defec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.74

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