Rosie feels like she must be in a dream. She is backstage watching the big city ballet company get ready for their production of Romeo and Juliet. When one of the dancers tells her to practice every day to become a star, Rosie is determined to follow her advice. After all, she wants to get a part in her small town's summer ballet. But it isn't easy finding the time to practice. Murph, her best friend, is building a tree house, and her mother has chores for her to do. How will she find the time to do everything? Patricia Reilly Giff's well-drawn story wins the hearts of young readers with fun-loving, believable characters. Christina Moore's sensitive performance brings out all of Rosie's joys and struggles as she learns to set priorities while she works toward her goal.
