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Poppy, Jasmine, and Rose are three girls who get the opportunity to dance in The Nutcracker with a real professional ballet company. The story follows them through challenging rehearsals while dealing with unfriendly fellow dancers and worrying about their sick teacher, Miss Coralie, who is in the hospital. Set around Christmas, the book explores whether the three friends can come together and perform successfully on Christmas Eve despite these difficulties.
Quick Summary
Three sisters get to perform on stage with a real professional ballet company in The Christmas Wedding Nutcracker, living every young dancer's dream while navigating the tough reality of backstage drama. Readers will root for Poppy, Jasmine and Rose as they deal with snobby rival dancers, exhausting rehearsals, and the pressure of performing in front of thousands during the holiday season. If your kid loves the friendship and drama in books like "The Dork Diaries" or "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," they'll totally connect with these three determined sisters. Perfect for kids in grades 3 through 6 who are into dance, theater, or stories about friendship overcoming challenges.