Skating over Thin Ice

Gr 9 Up—Imogen St. Pierre is a young, talented classical pianist, who is loved by many but has a difficult time understanding where she fits in. So far, her life has been fairly structured: she plays in a touring trio with her father and grandfather, she attends a private boarding school, and has her good friend Frederik to rely on. But as her last year of high school draws to an end, structure begins to give way to change, and Imogen has to decide what she wants to do with her life. Does she want to stay in town to play with a new ensemble of elite musicians or does she want to move away from home to experience college life without the structures she's traditionally relied on? This is a unique coming-of-age story perfect for readers who enjoy realistic, first-person narration with a focus on family life, friendships, and learning to accept yourself for who you are, despite the expectations of others.