The Case of the Ballet Bandit

The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley #2

by Laura O'Neil

The Trenchcoat Twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley, and their canine culprit catcher, Clue, take on the Big Apple to solve a mystery at the world-famous New York City Ballet. Original.

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Middle Grade, Fiction, Juvenile

87 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1998

Reviews

[Mary Bronson]

I thought these adventure stories are getting better and better. I liked the idea of the twins going to New York for a ballet performance Ashley was doing. I like how they are showing how the twins are different and have different talents and likes. I am so happy to start re-reading the New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley. I am feeling like a tween again

[Lily Cheesman]

Wowzers! This book kept me guessing!

The line that broke me:

“I’m with my with my twin sister, Ashley.”😭

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New favourite ghostwriter unlocked

[Christina]

The Trenchcoat Twins continue solving mysteries in this updated series with Mary-Kate and Ashley! While Goodreads lists The Case of the Ballet Bandit as the second book, the book itself is marketed as the first in The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley. Not much has changed in terms of content, but the books do get a facelift with colorful covers and new chapter headings. Say goodbye to that nice chunk of photos on the middle, though!

In terms of the storyline of this book, I have to say I'm a bit disappointed. Suspects are introduced, only to have a silly plot twist in the end. I guess I should come to expect that with these books, but I feel like they tried to kick the mystery up a notch. We'll see what happens as the series continues!

[Alex]

I'm reading these books because my friend Steph challenged me to.

Obviously I am not the target audience for this series, but this one was still pretty lame.

[The Lady Anna]

I grew up with these girls in the spotlight but never read one of their kids books. It was cute and enjoyable.

[Dawn Dawson]

Nostalgic for me , their books were a big part of my childhood

[Kaiden Adams]

I liked it but I didn’t like it. It was very girly for sure.

[Stasia]

Having fun re-reading childhood favorites. 🥰

[JadeShea]

Mary-Kate & Ashley are in New York with their family and for Ashley to be in a ballet. She's super excited and nervous to be a part of the show, but when the lead dancer's lucky tiara goes missing, Mary-Kate & Ashley must solve the case before the show.

This was another good one in this series. It was really cute, and I adored Clue! Now, I can't wait for more!

[Amanda]

Great fun to read to my 7 yr old :)

[Krystle]

When I saw this I just HAD to buy it because... well, Ballet. LOL.

[Lacie Starr]

Great read for 3rd grade girls, I loved these mysteries when I was that age and my daughter reads them now.

[Abbey Woods]

ok

[Sam - Spines in a Line]

Great mystery series for kids, especially girls.