Description

In this fun chapter book, it's Nancy's time to shine as she takes center stage in the school play. There's no way Nancy will get stuck in the chorus again this year—she's been practicing guitar for months and her audition was superb!

When Nancy gets a callback, she's overwhelmed with joy. But after Nancy's performance during the play is captured on video and gets posted on YouTube, it seems her stardom has gone viral. Will Nancy's humiliation get the best of her, or will she find a way to embrace her newfound fame?

Nancy Clancy is ready for her close-up in the fifth installment in the Nancy Clancy chapter book series by New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Fans will enjoy watching Nancy sparkle in the spotlight!


  • School Play Drama: Nancy is sure she'll be the star of The Nifty Fifty. But when the big night comes, she freezes in the spotlight!
  • A Sibling Story: Just when it seems like a disaster, Nancy's rambunctious little sister, JoJo, jumps on stage to save the show in a hilarious, heartwarming moment.
  • Going Viral: Nancy's embarrassing performance is posted on YouTube and seen by millions. Now she's famous for all the wrong reasons!
  • Funny and Relatable Moments: From friendship squabbles with her best friend Bree to dealing with unexpected fame, Nancy's latest adventure is packed with humor and heart.

About the author(s)

Jane O’Connor was born and raised in the fabulous metropolis of New York City. That’s where she still lives with her husband, Jim, although both their grown sons did something unfathomable (that means impossible to understand). They moved to the West Coast! Besides writing the Fancy Nancy series and other books for children, Jane spent her whole career as an editor at major publishing houses. Recently retired, she finds herself with something she never had before—free time to do whatever she pleases.

Robin Preiss Glasser has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including the bestselling Fancy Nancy series, Lambslide, Escape Goat, and Grand Jeté and Me: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids. She won the Children’s Choice Award for Best Illustrator of the Year for Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet. Robin actually wore tiaras and tutus when she danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet. Now she happily spends her days in jeans, drawing. Robin and her family live in Southern California.

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