Ballet Busters Leap into the First Nutcracker

Written by Debra DeVoe · Illustrated by Karel Hayes

Book #1 in the The Dancing Doorway Series series

Young dancers time-travel to the first Nutcracker, facing bullies and chaos.

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244 pages· ~700L

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Bookroo's summary

Marti and her friends, the Ballet Busters, journey through a magical tunnel to 1900s St. Petersburg. Amidst the first Nutcracker performance, they confront bullies and stage mishaps. Can Marti mend friendships and step into a bigger role? Discover the blend of history, dance, and adventure that awaits.

From the publisher

Hang onto your hats as you whirl through the magical Super Time Tunnel with the Ballet Busters and their beloved dance teacher, Miss Sophia. Meet Marti, Julie, Zack, and Luis as they travel back 100 years to St. Petersburg, Russia, just in time for the very first Nutcracker performance. What an amazing journey these young dancers experience — learning about the history of the ballet, battling bullies, and creating chaos onstage and off. Will Marti regain her BFF’s trust? Will she ever have a role bigger than a Little Mouse?

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