Publisher's Synopsis
Ribbons and Trophies are sure signs of success, but they come at a price! Jane Mitchell has ridden her difficult, high-strung horse, Windsong, for nearly a year with a single goal in mind: Make the North American Junior team. After she secures a spot on the team, she realizes that her biggest test will not be in the show arena. Does she have what it takes to keep up with her ruthless, seasoned teammates, to make it to the Championships, and to compete with the best young talent in the nation? The North American Junior Team is composed of: Melinda, Jane's long-time rival, who bests Jane in the show ring time after time Alison, a cold, vengeful heiress, who rides the most expensive horse her overprotective father can buy Shawn, an easy-on-the-eyes charmer who is determined to win Jane away from her cherished boyfriend Ranked #1 in Equestrian Books and Sports and Outdoors for 6 weeks Readers are swept up in this teen athlete's compelling journey as she discovers what it takes to succeed on a competitive team in the world of high-level dressage. Along the way, she learns a new definition of romantic when it comes to first love. Be prepared for an emotional trip that will have you putting off your chores so that you can keep reading. Readers' Reactions to Join the Dance "I have only read one other author who can tell a horse tale like Toni Mari." "The characters are so real and sometimes I felt like I was at the horse show or standing beside Windsong, well maybe not too close! LOL!" "Loved this book! Actually read it while in Lexington at the North American Junior Riders Championships, how ironic!!" "High praise for writing that does what it is supposed to: inspire, challenge us to be more, keep the story going and sorry it ended."
