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ballerina detective and the missing jeweled tiara
providing a colorful slice of life mystery light romance and personal struggles this adventure tale draws readers into the life of a contemporary american girl kayla in her quest to pursue her dreams and find her identity in the exciting transition from childhood to early adolescence . the story takes an unexpected turn when someone steals her friend ambers most prized possession the gold tiara she planned to use as the crown in the nutcracker ballet . suddenly kayla and her fellow ballerina friend vicki find themselves embroiled in the roles of amateur detectives . kayla also discovers something very special about herself ; she gets the starring role in a school play but must overcome stage fright and the difficulty of memorizing her lines all while experiencing her first crush on a boy . young readers will appreciate boys and girls pursuing their dreams against long odds enthralled in camaraderie and at times dealing with unending drama and conflict . also highlighting issues of diversity kaylas friends come from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds and utilize unique approaches to solve conflicts and address personal challenges .
paperback dna press 2009 isbn13 9781933255477 isbn10 1933255471
abridged n isbn 13 9781933255477 number in series 1 number of pages 192 publisher dna press release date 62135769600000