Delphie and the Birthday Show

Name: Delphie and the Birthday Show
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Darcey Bussell
ISBN: 9780007359615

Author: Darcey Bussell

Series: Magic Ballerina #6

Narrator: Helen Lacey

Unabridged: 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 01/07/2010

Categories: Children's Fiction, Action & Adventure Stories, Animal Stories, Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The sixth of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance! Delphie's magic red shoes are suddenly feeling too tight, and she really doesn't want to give them up! But before she has time to worry, her friends in Enchantia need her help. King Rat is trying to spoil the Queen's birthday show; can Delphie help undo his mischief?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Luna on March 24, 2012

The last of the Delphie books in the series. I felt this book was weaker than the previous five. It involves a Midsummer Night's Dream, with the prince falling in love with the Sugar Plum Fairy. How does Delphie solve this problem? By poisoning the prince to fall back in love with his princess of co......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on January 19, 2018

Maybe a bit influenced by another review but yeah this one was a bit weak compared to the others, so this one gets 4/5. But I loved reading it still and I loved what happens with her and the shoes for the end and how she adjusts. Can't wait to read about Rosa!......more

Goodreads review by Anna on November 11, 2024

This Ballerina has an accident before the show & has hurt her foot. Delphie thought Sukie had done this on purpose to be the head of the Ballet show. As always magic happens with the Ballet shoes. Enchantment happens and it's up to Delphie to save the day.......more

Goodreads review by Ioana on March 02, 2024

I love the book It amazing......more

Quotes

“Don’t be surprised if your child asks for a magical pair of red ballet shoes.” Telegraph Magazine “Delightful.” You Magazine (Mail on Sunday) “A delight for any young reader who sees herself as a budding ballerina.” MumKnowsBest.co.uk