Jade and the Carnival

By Darcey Bussell

Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell!

It’s carnival time! But not everyone is enjoying the dancing – the poor toymaker has lost his favourite puppet, Peter. Is the evil Von Rotbart behind his disappearance? And can Jade outwit the owl magician and free Peter from the spell?

A delightful new Magic Ballerina story from Prima Ballerina and guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Darcey Bussell.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Sep 21, 2012
• ISBN: 9780007396931

Darcey Bussell

Darcey Bussell joined the Royal Ballet School when she was 13 and, despite starting later than most of the other students, became a Principal of the Royal Ballet at just 19, at the time the youngest ballerina ever to be given this honour. Darcey received both the OBE and CBE awards during her time with the Royal Ballet, and since officially retiring in 2007 she has teamed up with Katherine Jenkins in the phenomenally successful Viva la Diva. She is married with two daughters.

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To Phoebe and Zoe, as they are the inspiration behind Magic Ballerina.

Table of Contents

Cover Page

Title Page

Dedication

Author’s Note

Map of Enchantia

Prologue

1. The Music and Dance Festival

2. The Toymaker

3. An Evil Magican

4. The Magic Call

5. Out in Full Force!

6. Happy Ending

7. Ballet Magic

Darcey’s Magical Masterclass

The Story of Petrouchka

The Girls of Enchantia

The White Cat’s Magic Ballerina Quiz

Acknowledgements

Copyright

About the Publisher

Welcome to the world of Enchantia!

I have always loved to dance. The captivating music and wonderful stories of ballet are so inspiring. So come with me and let’s follow Jade on her magical adventures in Enchantia, where the stories of dance will take you on a very special journey.

p.s. Turn to the back to learn a special dance step from me…

Map

Prologue

In the soft, pale light, the girl stood with her head bent and her hands held lightly in front of her. There was a moment’s silence and then the first notes of the music began. For as long as the girl could remember music had seemed to tell her of another world – a magical, exciting world – that lay far, far away. She always felt if she could just close her eyes and lose herself, then she would get there. Maybe this time. As the music swirled inside her, she swept her arms above her head, rose on to her toes and began to dance…

Jade had finished her lunch, but she couldn’t bring herself to ask to leave the table – not when her family were chatting about the Music and Dance Festival. It was going to be held just round the corner from them and Jade couldn’t wait.

It’s so exciting! said Lottie, one of her little sisters.

Mummy’s said we can help on the cake stall, didn’t you, Mummy? added Hannah, the other one.

Jade’s mum smiled as her dad turned to her little brothers. You two rebels are helping me with the hoops game, you know!

The twins bounced up and down in their seats, asking questions