Subtitle: Amira Swift, #1
By: Sarah Ayoub
Illustrated by: Nina Nill
Published by: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 28 Jul 2026
ISBN: 9781460766675

Description

Amira Swift is a chatty, energetic 7-year-old who loves to dance. A series celebrating friendship, family and Lebanese-Australian culture with highly appealing stories for all to enjoy.


Year One student Amira Swift has three favourite things: her BFFs Ellie (one) and Naya (two), and dancing (three).


So when her school holds a Talent Show, the BFFs can't wait to enter as a dance group. But soon the girls go from having fun to having fights. Will they stay friends, or will the pressure to put on a perfect performance ruin everything?


A fun series about dance, friendship and family from bestselling author, Sarah Ayoub, with adorable artwork by Niña Nill.


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Review

Meet Amira Swift! Amira is seven years old, she is Lebanese-Australian, and she loves her dance classes.


Amira is excited when her school announces the upcoming talent show. She encourages her two best friends to join her in a dance routine and practice begins!


But things go wrong and the girls start to argue. Luckily, the girls realise that their friendship is much more important than winning the talent show.


This is a great book about family, Lebanese-Australian culture, dancing, friendship,and doing your best. It is perfect for emerging readers, who will love to follow Amira on her adventures, with Book Two also included in our package this month. Best suited to readers aged from 6 to 9 years.


Reviewed Rob