In 1984 northern England, during a miners' strike, Billy Elliot discovers a passion for ballet but must keep it secret from his boxing miner father and brother. As he practices dance in secret and struggles with his family's expectations, Billy perseveres and works to follow his dream. After his father angrily catches him teaching a friend to dance, Billy performs for him on stage and dances with such skill that his father decides to support Billy's choice to pursue ballet, realizing his son's talent and desire to dance.

1. Billy Elliot By Melvin Burgess

2. About the Story In northern England , during the 1984 miner's strike about a boy who chooses not to be a boxer Instead, being a dancer He must keep it a secret from his father and brother both miners on strike struggling to earn a living A fiercely macho culture, a boy learning ballet = "I Am Gay" torn between his responsibility and his passion for dance Billy finally succe ed s to dance in the future

3. Billy – My favourite character Brave to fight for his freedom and dream Everyone has the same status in society Everyone has power to choose their life ways

4. If you think you can, you can. Billy believed in this saying

5. At that time, Billy was teaching his friend to dance. When his father was so angry, Billy jumped up to the stage and danced. His father was shocked by Billy’s great performance. Then, his father had ma de a decision -to support Billy with all his strength. My favourite part is when Billy’s father was finally touched by Billy. I think this is also the most touching part.

6. Hope you will enjoy this book.

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