Tenth in what is apparently a lengthy series, although I haven't read any of the others. My granddaughter hasn't either, but it doesn't much matter as it stands alone. I read it to her recently, and she liked it, although neither of us were keen to look for more in the series.

It's about a talented ballet dancer called Rosa, who has magical ballet shoes that take her into another world. She has a difficult decision to make, and she also needs to help her fairy friend rescue a trident. So there are two story-lines going on, one quite exciting, the other more interesting to me, demonstrating that Rosa is a kind, thoughtful person.

Worth reading aloud if you find this - or one of the others in the series - to a child of about four or older, or as an early chapter book for someone interested in fairies and/or ballet.

Longer review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2023/01/rosa-and-special-prize-by-darcey-bu... ( )