The fifth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldbergnow featuring brand-new illustrations!At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chass, pli, and jet with their Sugar Plum Sistersbut things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb.Jessica is worse than worried when she learns that the Nutcracker School of Ballet might lose its lease! Life just wouldn't be the same without the ballet classes she shares with her Sugar Plum sisters. Her problems mount when she rescues an adorable stray kitty on her way home from class. The animal shelters can't take the cat for weeks, so Jessica hopes the cat can live at the Nutcracker School in the meantime. But the school is already in trouble, and a cat could be just what the landlord needs to bring down the curtain on the ballerinas-permanently.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.

There are 144 pages in this book.

This is an early chapter book. Publishers market early chapter books at readers aged 6-10 years. These typically range from 40 to 120 pages and are designed for children who are transitioning from picture books to more text-heavy reading, usually around ages 6 to 9. Early chapter books have simple plots, larger font sizes, short chapters, and may include some illustrations to help keep young readers engaged. Examples include books like Magic Tree House or Ivy and Bean series.

This book was published in 2023 by Little, Brown & Company .

Deborah Underwood is the author of The Quiet Book and The Loud Book! She lives in San Francisco, California. www. deborahunderwoodbooks. com