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Description
When the music tape for the school ballet disappears, Nancy has only two days to locate it before the big performance. She searches the classroom, asks her classmates, and follows clues to solve the mystery. The story mixes a small-scale mystery with the preparations for a school ballet, showing Nancy working quickly to save the show.
Quick Summary
Little dancers who also enjoy a light mystery will find a lot to love in this fast-paced story about Nancy and her missing recital music. The plot follows Nancy and her friends as they search the school, interrogate classmates, and piece together clues nothing too scary, just enough tension to keep early readers turning pages. The writing is simple but lively, with short chapters that make it perfect for kids who are just moving into chapter books, and the mix of ballet jargon and detective work keeps things fresh. Parents will appreciate the positive messages about perseverance, teamwork, and thinking on your feet, while kids get the satisfaction of solving the puzzle alongside Nancy. If your child likes the Cam Jansen mysteries or any story where a kid hero solves a small-scale problem, this one is a great next step.