A Dancer's Dream

By Katherine Woodfine

2020

First Published

4.02

Average Rating

Number of Pages

1H57M

Audio Length

This gorgeously designed retelling of The Nutcracker will make the perfect Christmas present for ballet fans everywhere!In snow white covered St. Petersburg, young dancer Stana ’s dreams have finally come true – she has been chosen to play the lead role in Tchaikovsky’s new ballet, The Nutcracker . But with all eyes looking at her, can Stana overcome her nerves and dance like she’s never danced before? From the author of the bestselling The Sinclair Mysteries, Katherine Woodfine, and Waterstone’s Book Prize winner, Lizzy Stewart, this sumptuous and magical retelling of The Nutcracker will transport you on a journey fay beyond the page. Praise for Katherine Woodfine's The Sinclair's Mysteries‘A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Rooftoppers'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel' The Sunday Times'It's a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' The GuardianPraise for Lizzy Stewart's There's a Tiger in the Garden (Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books Category):‘A journey of discovery’ The Guardian‘A stunning testament to the power of imagination’ Metro

Avg Rating

4.02

Number of Ratings

5 STARS

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4 STARS

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Author

Katherine Woodfine

Author · 14 books

Katherine Woodfine is the author of the bestselling SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES series, beginning with THE CLOCKWORK SPARROW which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal. Until 2015 she worked for reading charity Book Trust on projects including the Children’s Laureate and YALC. She was also part of the founding team behind children's books podcast Down the Rabbit Hole. She now combines writing with events and reviewing children's books. Her latest book is NIGHTFALL IN NEW YORK, the final book in the TAYLOR & ROSE SECRET AGENTS series which follows the heroines of the SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES as they venture into the thrilling world of Edwardian espionage. Find out more at katherinewoodfine.co.uk and @followtheyellow