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Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! A mysterious package arrives for Jade – it's a pair of red ballet shoes. Jade's curious, so she heads to Madame Za-Za's ballet school… and is suddenly whisked away to the magical world of Enchantia! King Rat wants to build a fun fair in the Enchanted Wood and throw out all the people who live there. Can Jade protect them from his evil plans? A delightful new Magic Ballerina story from Prima Ballerina and guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Darcey Bussell.

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Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! King Neptune, ruler of the underwater kingdom, has accused King Tristan of taking his special sceptre and as a punishment he's cast a storm spell over Enchantia! Can Rosa and Nutmeg find out who really has the sceptre or will Enchantia be gloomy forever?

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Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Everyone in Madame Za-Za’s class is taking part in their first ballet exams and Rosa is feeling pretty confident about passing hers. But right in the middle of the exam she is whisked away to Enchantia. The magical moonstone has broken and all of the ballets have become muddled up! Can Rosa put things right?

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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! Princess Aurelia has fallen under a wicked spell and just won’t wake up! Can Delphi and the Princess’s fairy godmother, Lila, find the prince can break the spell? Or will Aurelia remain asleep forever?

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Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The third of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance! Delphie is really excited about the end of term show, it's her chance to shine! But when her friends in Enchantia need her help she finds herself whisked away to a magical Masked Ball…

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Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Holly has arrived in Enchantia just in time for the christening of Princess Aurora's baby. But one of the gifts isn't all that it seems. Princess Aurora's parents, King Tristan and Princess Isabella, have been so busy looking out for Sleeping Beauty’s spinning wheel that they haven't seen what has been staring them in the face… in the magic tiara!

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Enjoy the mental and physical benefits of exercise using pilates and dance from the comfort of your home, with this straightforward and engaging guideHave you always dreamed of strong, lean muscles? Fantastic posture?What about a calm, relaxed and mindful attitude?These are all possible with the magic of pilates. Let Dame Darcy Bussell guide you right from the start as you enjoy the benefits of pilates from your own home.And who better to introduce you to this fabulous form of exercise than a woman who has practised Pilates as part of her professional training ever since the beginning of her incredible ballet career?With Darcy's essential guide, you will learn:- Basics of pilates- Warm ups and warm downs- Abdominal strengthening and stretching- Sitting, kneeling and standing postures and sequences- Balancing and lifting exercises- Main programme and mini programme optionsDarcey is passionate about Pilates and her introduction to the core programme is the easiest, clearest and most encouraging available. Beautifully designed throughout and immensely practical, it is the perfect combination of aspirational and achievable. Ballet dancer and Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell quite simply loves Pilates, and anyone who reads Pilates for Life will too.As Darcy herself says, 'It's really important not to associate fitness as a chore. It's got to be entertaining' (BBC Radio 2 with Chris Evans).'In ten sessions you will feel the difference, in twenty you will see the difference, and in thirty you will have a whole new body' Joseph H. Pilates

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Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Precious things have been going missing in Enchantia in the lead up to a very special ceremony. Is someone trying to thwart the First Fairy and banish birdsong from Enchantia? Jade and the White Cat must unravel the clues before it's too late! A delightful new Magic Ballerina story from Prima Ballerina and guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Darcey Bussell.

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Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Holly is surprised to find herself in a beautiful rose garden, with her trusty guide, the White Cat nowhere to be seen. As she turns round, she sees a man picking a white rose whilst an ugly beast watches from the shadows. Holly knows that she is seeing the ballet of Beauty and the Beast unravelling before her eyes, but something seems to be going horribly wrong…

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Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! In Enchantia, Holly discovers a carousel of mythical creatures. They have been enchanted and trapped on the carousel by Wicked Fairy. She wants to capture the Silver Unicorn to complete her menagerie. Can Holly and the White Cat warn the unicorn in time? Or will he also be trapped on the carousel forever…

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Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! It's the White Cat's birthday! Everyone in Enchantia is planning the perfect party but something seems to be going wrong – guests keep disappearing. And there's a mysterious photographer who might not be who she seems… Can Jade solve the mystery or will the party turn into a birthday disaster? A delightful new Magic Ballerina story from Prima Ballerina and guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Darcey Bussell.

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Prima Ballerina, Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic at Christmas! It's Christmas, the most magical time of the year, and Delphie is really excited about taking part in her ballet school’s special Christmas show! And just when Delphie thinks things can't get any better she is whisked away to Enchantia. Her friends there really need her help to make sure that this Christmas in Enchantia is the best one ever, despite King Rat's mischief making…

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Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Its carnival time in Enchantia!Everyone is looking forward to having a wonderful time.But when Holly and the White Cat make a surprise visit to the Land of the Sweets, they find that EVERYTHING is topsy-turvy! How can they put things right before the Lollipop Carnival begins?

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Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, in this summer reading special story. One summer’s evening, Rosa is about to dance at an outdoor show when she feels a familiar tingling in her ballet shoes. Someone in Enchantia needs her…Rosa soon discovers that a band of pirates have stolen the King and Queen’s treasure! Can she defeat the motley crew and win it back? Join Rosa and friends on an exciting summertime adventure!

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World famous prima ballerina and dancing judge star DARCEY BUSSELL shares three magic ballet adventures with you… ‘Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes’:It’s a dream come true for Delphie when she is invited to join the new ballet school. And with the help of some very special ballet shoes, Delphie is spinning into a whole new magical world called Enchantia… ‘Rosa and the Magic Dream’:The magical land of Enchantia is in trouble! The Wicked Fairy has evil plans and she’s going to cast a spell on Rosa and hold her captive! Can Rosa escape from her dark castle, or will the Wicked Fairy get her wish? ‘Holly and the Silver Unicorn’:Holly has discovered a carousel of mythical creatures enchanted and trapped on the ride! The Wicked Fairy wants one more creature to complete her menagerie. Will Holly and the White Cat find the Silver Unicorn before she captures him?

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Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The fourth of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance! King Rat is causing havoc in Enchantia again, by playing around with the Big Clock and making time whizz by. Cinderella finds herself always going to the ball, but never meeting her Prince! Can Delphie help?

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Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! When Holly is given a pair of red ballet shoes by Rosa, little does she know – they are magic! She finds herself transported to the magical world of Enchantia where she meets the beautiful White Cat, who promises to be her guide. It isn't until he goes missing that Holly realises just how important and special he really is. Can she solve the mystery and save the White Cat or is he lost in time forever?

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Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Rosa knows that her new red ballet shoes are special, but she soon discovers that they are magical when she is whirled into Enchantia! On her very first adventure, can Rosa free the swan princess from King Rat's curse?

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Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The first of a sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance… Delphie’s greatest dream is to become a ballerina, and she can't quite believe it when she is invited to join the new ballet school. But there's more to Madame Zarakova's than it at first seems and with the help of some very special ballet shoes, Delphie finds herself spinning into a whole new world…

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Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The second of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance! Delphie is getting ready to audition for the end of term ballet show but before she can even think about practising, her help is needed in Enchantia. Does Delphie hold the key to break the magic spell and unlock the secrets of the magical world?

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