Though the cover on this book is not very great, the book really is. Alyssa has to make the decision between studying for her conformation and doing ballet. To find out what Alyssa chooses to do, read: Pink Slippers, Bat Mitzvah Blues by: Ferida Wolff.

Alyssa has to make a huge decision: Visit a very, very sick friend and be thrown out of the Nutcracker, or don't miss her rehearsal and perform in the Nutcracker. Which will she choose? What would you choose? This book teaches you the importance of friendship.

Alyssa is in a dance play. If you miss 3 rehearsals, you're out, but Alyssa has a very ill friend. She already missed 2 of her 3 rehearsals. What should she do?