The Audition

Maddie Ziegler

Oct 2017 · Maddie Ziegler Book 1 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

Bunheads meets The Kicks in this first novel in a brand-new middle grade trilogy from New York Times bestselling author, dancer, model, and actress Maddie Ziegler!

Twelve-year-old Harper has been dancing practically since she could walk. She loves her dance studio and team, and just won her first ever top junior solo in a regional competition. But right before the school year starts, Harper’s parents drop a bombshell—the family has to relocate from their cozy town in Connecticut to sunny Florida for their jobs. That means goodbye to her friends, dance team, trips to see shows in NYC—and did she mention dance team?

When she arrives at her new dance school and new team, it feels like everyone has better feet, quicker turns and faster taps than Harper. And it doesn’t help that a group of girls, who nicknamed themselves The Bunheads, wonder how the heck she made the team if she can’t even do a simple turn sequence in front of the class.

Thankfully, Harper befriends Lily, a fellow newbie in the studio who is just as eager to make her mark and find a friendly face. With a big competition coming up for the dance team, Harper is determined to show everyone—especially those Bunheads—what she’s made of. And when a very badly timed injury threatens all of the work they have done, The Bunheads, Lily, and Harper must learn to truly work together to give them their best shot at the top spot!

Ratings and reviews

I love maddie ziegler she's my no 1 fan even i live in philiphines but i love her dances from dance moms,love this book

I love her. She is so cool and she inspired me to dance. I love her book

i have the hard copy it iis sooooo good

About the author

Actor, model, and New York Times bestselling author is best known for her work with Sia including the iconic music video “Chandelier” which has amassed nearly two billion views. Maddie’s film credits include The Book of Henry and Leap! and she has also made appearances on television shows such as Pretty Little Liars, Austin & Ally, and as the youngest judge on Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance. Maddie recently was cast in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.