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While I Danced Paperback – October 24, 2013

by Lynn Slaughter (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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A nerve-wracking audition for a summer ballet workshop reminds fifteen-year-old Cass how much she wishes her mom hadn’t died so young. Her dad isn’t exactly Mr. Encouragement when it comes to her dancing, and he shuts down whenever she asks about her mother. Cass feels as though her life is a puzzle with a giant piece missing. Dancing has become her safe place where she doesn’t have to think about why her father won’t discuss her mother, or why her best friend and boyfriend are acting weird. But as she moves closer to her dream of a career in ballet, Cass uncovers secrets her friends have been keeping. Then, in the midst of an intensely competitive summer dance program and the beginnings of a new romance with a fellow dancer, she makes an even more devastating discovery, a betrayal that leaves her questioning whether she even wants to dance at all. In a year when everything Cass has ever believed about her life turns out to be false, can she heal and forgive? And can she find her own way to pursue her passion for dance?
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  1. Print length
    270 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Cambridge Books
  4. Publication date
    October 24, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.61 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1613862598
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1613862599
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1613862598
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1613862599
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.61 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Lynn Slaughter

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Lynn Slaughter is addicted to the arts, chocolate, and her husband’s cooking. Following a long career as a professional dancer and dance educator, she earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. She’s the author of five young adult novels: MISING MOM, a Claymore finalist; LEISHA'S SONG, an Agatha Nominee for Best Mystery Novel in the MG/YA category, a Moonbeam Children's Book Awards' Bronze Medalist, and a recipient of the Silver Falchion Award and the Imadjinn Award for best young adult novel; IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN YOU, a Silver Falchion Finalist; WHILE I DANCED an EPIC finalist; and DEADLY SETUP, recipient of the NYC Big Book Award, the Maincrest Media Book Award, the Book Excellence Award, as well as a Moonbeam Silver Medalist and a finalist for the M&M Chanticleer International Book Awards, the Silver Falchion, and Imadjinn Awards. Her first adult mystery, MISSED CUE, came out on August 8, 2023 from Melange Books and received the NYC Big Book Award, the Independent Press Award for Distinguished Favorite in the mystery category, and the Maincrest Media Book Award. The mother of two grown sons and besotted grandmother of five, she lives in Louisville, Kentucky where she is at work on her next novel and is an active member and former president of Derby Rotten Scoundrels, her local chapter of Sisters in Crime.

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  • Michele Lommasson
    5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable, well targeted novel.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2014
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    Ms. Slaughter did a very nice job presenting an intriguing young adult novel. For those who've always wanted to see the young dance world from the inside, WHILE I DANCED hits the mark.
    That Ms. Slaughter understands the difficult life of dance is very clear as she also presents a very real and believable protagonist in Cass.
    The mystery of Cass' mother; the trials of waning friendship and betrayal; the pursuit of Cass' dance career; and a chance for new love all contribute to a compelling, hard to put down novel.
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  • Amy M. Russell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not just another teen love story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2013
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    In While I Danced, Slaughter captures the tender, painful feelings of being betrayed. As a teen, Cass reveals that hopeful, fervent optimism of youth while dealing with the difficult reality of people letting you down. Instead of being another story about a teen who falls in love and becomes the prima ballerina all in fell swoop, this narrative leads the reader on a journey of discovery about the realities of real life and the pain of loving others. I enjoyed every minute of it!
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  • Christopher Wyland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for dancers and non alike.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2014
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    Excellent book for dancers and non alike. It's one of those captivating books that begin from page one. I just didn't want to put it down.
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  • Beth Daniels
    4.0 out of 5 stars A SOLID LANDING…ON TOE SHOES, AT THAT!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017
    WHILE I DANCED by debut author Lynn Slaughter is as sure footed as the ballet dancers in this YA novel. Heroine Cassandra Smith is an extremely driven teen when it comes to her art. It is her social life and family life that tear her apart through the story. Must admit that when I was a teen I would not have picked this title from a shelf as I’ve always been drawn to far more action and adventure and would not have connected with someone still in high school being a workaholic regarding anything, nor have already chosen a career field. WHILE I DANCED will definitely appeal to an audience of girls who have spent years in dance class and are facing the decision on whether to continue or not, as one of Cass’s friends does. In many ways, Cass is unknowingly dealing with the same choices her mother faced – will she let history repeat itself or rise above the mistakes of the past?
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  • Nancy at Melange
    5.0 out of 5 stars Teens, life, love and surprises
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020
    Teen Cass is a dancer with ambition, though she 'in her head' criticizes herself for her shortcomings--her height, her lack of technique in dancing. Having been a dancer myself, I completely related to her feelings. Feeling betrayed in high school by her best friend and boyfriend, who form a relationship, devastates her. How can she trust people in her life? The same with her father who is not at all forthcoming about information on her deceased mother, again, how can she trust that what he's saying (or not saying) is true? Ms. Slaughter portrayed all characters, especially Cass, vividly, strongly, and what I know a teen goes through in life. The ending was bittersweet and true to life also. I admit I don't read many young adult books, but While I Danced is not meant just for young adults, but for any adult, and one of the best books I've read in a long while. Kudos to Ms. Slaughter for her talent, knowing her story and making her readers love it.
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  • william j ronay
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... to life the dedication and determination needed to become good at anything
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017
    Lynn Slaughter brings to life the dedication and determination needed to become good at anything. Her field is ballet and against that backdrop she guides us through events in a girl’s life that help her grow into a woman by teaching her what is important. Ms. Slaughter also shows us how important family is in our lives as we grow and as we mature. I loved seeing the different ways in which people handle the hurt and anger of losing loved ones. In the end there is healing.
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  • Connie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Didn't Want to Put This Book Down!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013
    This book invites you in immediately, and keeps your interest throughout the different layers of the plot. After I started the book, I couldn't wait to get back to the story to find out what was going to happen to Cass and her friends and family. I also enjoyed the peek into the world of dance. I have a dance background, and I think that Ms. Slaughter nailed it with her descriptions of auditions, teachers, the life of a young dancer, and the emotional ups and downs of trying to make it in that world. I cared about the characters, and enjoyed the fast pace of the story. "While I Danced" is beautifully written, uplifting, and manages to tap into a huge range of human emotions as the story unfolds.
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  • Cindy Bidwell Glaze
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written. Doesn't read like a new author at all.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2013
    While I Danced is not in any of the genres I read, except YA. I was unsure why I picked it up. It is so well written, however, that I will be reading it over again.

    While I Danced was, for me, a feast of the senses. Lynn writes with knowledge of dance so deep that characters come alive. I could smell the studios, flowers, and traffic. I could almost taste the granola bars and sandwiches, see the dance, and hear the music. Most especially, I could feel the muscles slide against each other as the dance movements flowed across the studio and the stage. The emotions seemed real, and the characters grew throughout the book.
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