Great-Grandma's Dancing Dress has been written by Helen Dunmore, award-winning author of both adult and children's fiction, and winner of the Orange prize for fiction. Rosa doesn't know how to break free from her friendship with the horrible Charmaine. But Rosa's great-grandma has a story to tell that will help Rosa to make an important decision. Great-Grandma's Dancing Dress is one of thirteen books that make up Independent Reading Level B, for children in Year 4/Primary 5. This phase of Cambridge Reading aims to extend children's reading tastes and understanding of language features, and motivate them to enjoy reading. The book has black and white illustrations, helping to make the book accessible and attractive to its target readership.