Sugar Plum Ballerinas: Dancing Diva

In the sixth book of the Sugar Plum Ballerinas series, Epatha faces challenges and needs the support of her classmates to carry her through with aplomb. She tries to spice up the choreography with her free-spirited style, but it's up to the rest of the Sugar Plum Ballerinas to keep her toes in line.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 17 January 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

The Sugar Plum Ballerinas are back and better than ever in the sixth book of the award-winning and bestselling series by Whoopi Goldberg! Set at the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, these young dancers are learning to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters, but things never quite go as planned. As the girls face challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb.

Epatha knows she's the perfect pick for the lead in the new Sugar Plum ballet, but her dream role isn't quite as fabulous as she imagined. When she tries to spice up the choreography with her free-spirited style, it's up to the rest of the Sugar Plum Ballerinas to keep Epatha's toes in line. Will Epatha listen to her friends or can she convince the other ballerinas that her way is the best?

The Sugar Plum Ballerinas are a group of talented and dedicated young dancers who have come together to pursue their passion for ballet. They come from different backgrounds and have their own unique personalities, but they all share a love for the art form.

Epatha is the star of the show, and she knows it. She's confident, talented, and has a natural grace that sets her apart from the rest. But Epatha's not always easy to work with. She has a tendency to push the boundaries and try new things, which can sometimes lead to conflict with her fellow dancers.

One of the biggest challenges the Sugar Plum Ballerinas face is the competition. Every year, there's a prestigious ballet competition called the Sugar Plum Cup, and the winner gets to perform in a professional production of The Nutcracker. The competition is fierce, and the Sugar Plum Ballerinas are determined to win.

As the girls prepare for the competition, they encounter a variety of obstacles. They struggle with their choreography, their technique, and their nerves. But they also face personal challenges, such as family problems, romantic relationships, and self-doubt.

Through it all, the Sugar Plum Ballerinas remain a tight-knit group. They support each other through the ups and downs, and they celebrate each other's successes. They know that they can achieve anything they set their minds to if they work together.

In the end, the Sugar Plum Ballerinas face their biggest challenge yet when they compete in the Sugar Plum Cup. They give it their all, and they're determined to win. But in the end, it's not about the prize, it's about the journey they've taken together and the friendships they've formed.

The Sugar Plum Ballerinas series is a heartwarming and inspiring story that shows that anything is possible with hard work, dedication, and a supportive group of friends. It's a story that reminds us that we all have our own unique talents and that we should never be afraid to pursue our dreams.

Weight: 120g
Dimension: 133 x 195 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316295017