In "A Graceless Beginning" by Wendy Smith, we follow the life of a young woman navigating the tumultuous waters of her early adulthood. Struggling with her identity and purpose, she encounters a series of misadventures that challenge her understanding of love, friendship, and self-acceptance. As she grapples with family expectations and her own aspirations, she learns that imperfection is a part of growth. Through humor and poignant moments, the story explores the complexities of finding one's place in the world, ultimately celebrating resilience and the beauty of embracing life’s imperfections. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Lakeside Dance College .

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Monkeys and Quills .

Wendy Smith was born and brought up in south-west London. After studying Graphic Design at Hornsey College of Art, she trained as an illustrator at the RCA. She pursued a career in advertising, before beginning to illustrate children's books - a career she has pursued for the past twenty-five years. She also teaches illustration, part-time, at Brighton University.