Part of The Baby-Sitters Club, book 42
First published 1991
Jessi lands the starring role in her dance school's new ballet production. She should be celebrating this major achievement. Instead, someone in her class has decided to sabotage her success. Her toe shoes vanish without explanation. Threatening messages start appearing, designed to frighten her away from the show. Each incident escalates the pressure on Jessi to quit before opening night. The mystery deepens as she tries to figure out which fellow dancer could harbor such resentment. Her friends from the Baby-sitters Club refuse to stand by while someone terrorizes their friend. They launch their own investigation to unmask the culprit. Jessi must balance preparing for her big performance while dealing with the psychological warfare being waged against her. The situation tests both her dedication to dance and her courage in facing an unknown enemy.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
160 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Inc.