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Nancy takes on the role of sleuth in a dazzling ballet performance, where a million‑dollar diamond suddenly disappears. Using her keen eye and quick wit, she tracks down the thief and restores the lost treasure, all while delighting young readers with cheerful dialogue and a theatrical backdrop.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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