A 'Wells' Book. One in a series of books set in the Sadler's Wells Ballet School. Sleeve note: 'Dancers are notoriously superstitious, and Sylvia was no exception to the rule. She believed implicitly in the magical properties of her swan feather. But she was to find out that, although it may be comforting thing to have a mascot when one is young and unsure of oneself, it is talent and sheer hard work that gets one to the top on one's profession - not a mere swan's feather!' In 24 chapters with eight illustrations by Esme Verity. The dust cover has some tears and the book has been covered with transparent plastic. There is some foxing on the page edges.