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On the island of Normost, in the kingdom of Windward, 13-year-old Cerinthe Gale is a folk healer who dreams of being a dancer. When her mother falls ill, Cerinthe fights to save her — but fails. She blames herself for her mother’s death, gives up healing, and decides to pursue dance. Cerinthe... read more

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Faranor, capital of Windward (fictional)

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  • Pearls: Cerinthe's class of dancers
  • Diamonds: The top class of dancers, including Sileree and Juna

First Sentence edit see section history

"Which way? Which way? Cerinthe cried, rushing ahead of her father down the crowded street.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. The School of the Royal Dancers
2. Plain Muslin
3. Elliana
4. Old Skolla
5. The Back Door, Again
6. A Smudge
7. The Broken Bowl
8. The Black Ship
9. A Pearl
10. Rivals
11. An Unexpected Friend
12. Longing
13. Majesty Bay
14. Archipelago Princess
15. The Dance of the Sea Maid
16. The Day of the Dark Moon
17. The Princess Part
18. Tayla and the Herbal
19. Rehearsal with the Royal Dancing Company
20. Thordon and the New Western Isles
21. Sacrilege
22. Disgrace
23. Tayla is Ill
24. Kasakol's Gable
25. The Accident
26. Healer's Hill
27. The Art of Healing
28. The Performance
29. Prevailing Winds Change
30. On the Bluff

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  1. Dia Calhoun (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Winslow Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 1890817252
Page Count: 270

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