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In Five Points, New York, in the 1840s, African American teenager William Henry "Juba" Lane works hard to achieve his dream of becoming a professional dancer but his real break comes when he is invited to perform in England. Based on the life of Master Juba who influenced today's tap, jazz, and step dancing. Biographical fiction. Lane, William Henry, approximately 1825-1852 - Fiction. AR 5.3 RC 5.5 Lexile 850 IL 6-12. | |