Thea Stilton and the Dancing Shadows

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Geronimo's sister Thea narrates this adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters are headed to Italy for a ballet competition! But the mouselets aren't just there to dance -- they are there to investigate. A group is plotting to rig the prestigious contest, and the future of their new friend -- an aspiring ballerina -- is at stake! Can the Thea Sisters stop this scheme before it's too late?

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Booklist Review

The Thea Sisters find themselves recruited to investigate bribery and collusion at an international dance competition. Set against a Milanese backdrop predominantly the La Scala Opera House the five mouselings band together to help a new friend and reveal the shenanigans of Mice for Dance. The story is formulaic, although information about dance styles, terminology, and famous theaters around the world appear as entertaining sidebars. Readers diving into the series now will find no previous knowledge is necessary. Heavily illustrated in full color, this book is attractive and appealing. Enthusiastic Geronimo Stilton fans will certainly agree.--Dean, Kara Copyright 2010 Booklist