Everyone in the Kingdom of the frosty mountains is anticipating the arrival of the SpringSprung, a popular spring festival. For the ballerinas-in-training, this means a concert to all of the important city people, and SpringSprung delacies such as SpringSprung pudding, which is full to the brim with succulent berries. There is also a masquerade ball, where only the wealthiest citizens can attend.

But Laura-Bella is upset. The snooty Chancellor wants to build a silver mine under her family's farm, unless they pay him 1000 marks, a huge sum of money. So it's up to Jessica, Crystal, Ursula and Valentina - along with their trusty pets - to help their friend - even if it means breaking rules. But will they succeed? Will the Chancellor, his snide daughter and smug friend get in the way?

I enjoyed this book as it is exciting, sad and humorous all in one. The book seemed so alive in many ways, put still rooted in fantastic fiction. I would recommend this breathtakingly good book for 8- to 10-year-olds, but it really can be read by any age group.

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