Grace's Show of Strength #6

The end of the R.B.S. year is fast approaching and the girls are working hard in their classes for the big summer performance that marks the end of the year. The girls are filled with anticipation -- and plenty of pressure. While all the girls are nervous, Ellie notices that Grace is more anxious than everyone else and doesn't seem to be performing as well as usual. This installment deals with more serious issues, and is a good way to introduce younger girls to OCD. Ellie runs to Grace's rescue as she always does, and tries to do all that she can to help, even though she gets frustrated herself. Ellie, as always, demonstrates what a good friend does for another. Meanwhile, Ellie is working hard for the end of the year performance! This book is just as good as the rest of the books in the series and is exceedingly pleasing. And as I stated in my previous reviews in the series, the only thing that I don't care for in The R.B.S. Diaries are that at times they can sound like a R.B.S. advertisement.

Reporter's Opinion: I thought that this was an excellent book. It was very exciting and easy to understand. I recommend this book for all girls ages 8 - 16. Summary: Grace's mom is putting too much pressure on Grace to be the best dancer of her age group. Grace was always under pressure and she felt that she must be perfect about everything, and she was very sensitive. Ellie told Grace that she might have a disorder called OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and together, they told their dorm mom, Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Hall told the principal, and she made arrangements for her, Grace, and Grace's mom to have a meeting about the disease. In the end, Ellie helps Grace to overcome her symptoms, and together, they dance in the Grand Defile.