by Melvin Burgess · CRUÏLLA · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788466142304
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Billy Elliot is the story of a young boy living in the north of England who discovers his passion for ballet amidst a miners' strike. Despite his family's opposition, Billy perseveres in his dream of becoming a dancer, with the support of his grandmother and ballet teacher. This touching story explores themes such as overcoming prejudice, fighting for dreams, and the importance of family support.
Melvin Burgess is a British writer of children's fiction. He became famous in 1996 with the publication of Junk, about heroin-addicted teenagers on the streets of Bristol. In Britain, Junk became one of the best-known young adult books of the decade. Burgess won the annual Carnegie Medal from the Library Association, recognising the year's best children's book by a British author. For the 10th anniversary in 2007 it was named one of the top ten Medal-winning works, selected by a panel to compose the ballot for a public election of the all-time favourite.
