Tallulah's Nutcracker
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Tallulah's Nutcracker

Written by Marilyn Singer · Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

Part of the Tallulah series

A young dancer's dream role turns into a test of resilience when disaster strikes on stage.

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48 pages· 1,187 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD600L
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Bookroo's summary

Tallulah's dream comes true with a role in The Nutcracker, but as a mouse, not the Sugar Plum Fairy. On performance night, everything seems perfect until chaos erupts. Can Tallulah rise to the challenge and prove she's a true ballerina? This enchanting tale of determination and holiday magic will captivate readers, leaving them wondering if Tallulah can turn disaster into triumph.

From the publisher

It’s Christmastime, and Tallulah finally gets what she’s been wishing for–a part in a real ballet, a professional production of The Nutcracker. She’s only a mouse, but she works as hard as if she had been cast as the Sugar Plum Fairy.On the night of the show, everything is perfect. But then disaster strikes! Does Tallulah have what it takes to become a real ballerina?A well-told story, gorgeous illustrations, and a beloved character conspire to make a positively magical Christmas book.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
1,187
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD600L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
162933
Publication
Published
October 1, 2013
First published
September 1, 2013
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547845579

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