The Dance in the Dark: A Scarlet and Ivy Mystery
Sophie Cleverly
The third unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR’S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.
Is someone out for the ultimate revenge at Rookwood School? With their evil headmaster, Mr Bartholomew, safely out of the picture and kindly Mrs Knight in charge, life at Rookwood is looking up. There’s a ballet recital that Scarlet is desperate to star in, and more clues to uncover about the twins’ mother. But after their beloved ballet teacher Miss Finch suddenly disappears and the mysterious Madame Zelda takes her place, strange things start happening. Poison letters are circulating the school, and ‘accidents’ are plaguing the students. It seems that the girls are in danger once more… Discover the complete SCARLET AND IVY series, with six mesmerising mysteries to dive into. ‘A true page-turning, nail-biting mystery’ Guardian Children’s Reviews on SCARLET AND IVYReviews
This book is full of spine-tingling mysteries, friendship and fun!
Empress Mildred Menace 30.11.2025
This is my favourite book of the whole series Scarlet and Ivy. Scarlet and Ivy are worried that Ariadne will not come back to Rookward school but, she does. Then Miss Flinch disappears and who is Madame Zelda and is she hiding something? Could Miss Fox be back?
Coach Agnetha Bottlenose 27.08.2025
Star Reviewer
I like that Mrs Fox from The first Scarlet and Ivy book has come to ruin the ballet show - she is sabotaging it to show that everyone is not safe. I can’t wait to read another in the series!
Mademoiselle Flossy Casserole 17.08.2025
Scarlet and Ivy are such a great duo. In this book, they find themselves dealing with another mystery at their boarding school, and it’s even more intense than the last one. The whole atmosphere of the school feels so eerie and tense, especially with the ghostly rumors that swirl around. I loved how the author built the suspense and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
Princess Magnolia Pudding-Basin 27.07.2025
Star Reviewer
I would reccomend this book, my favourite character was Scarlet because she was the protagonist.
Professor Race-car Pineapple 12.07.2025
It was a good book
Duchess Angora Stegosaurus 08.09.2024
It was very interesting because they had to figure out who was sending the poison-pen letters, who pushed Josephine out of the window and who poisoned the food one night.
Madam Jewel Glitterball 29.08.2024
It’s a great book with tons of mysteries to look forward too
Madam Tuesday Pineapple 26.08.2024
I liked this because I like Miss Finch and I like the adventure.
Countess Fandango Spaghetti-Hoops 26.08.2024
This book shocked me sooo much. I loved it!
Captain Blossom Cuckoo-Clock 07.07.2024
Amazing! Really good
General Orchid Sudoku 29.02.2024
Who is the real Emmeline Adel? Is their mother who they really think she is? 250 stars!
Anonymous 08.02.2024
It is a really good book but a little scary.
Anonymous 29.01.2024
With a ballet performance about to begin, can the twins discover who is behind the series of accidents and poison pen letters whilst keeping secrets from each other? This is a book I would definitely recommend as the mystery just grows in an incredibly intriguing way.
Mademoiselle Heroica Possum 17.09.2023
This book was about twins called Scarlet and Ivy who in this book are tracking down who there mother really was. It is the third one in the series. My favourite character was Ariadne, Scarlet and Ivy's best friend. I would reccomend these to slightly older readers, years 5 and 6
Senorita Angora Moonbeam 06.09.2023
Star Reviewer
Great!
Corporal Gargoyle Slingshot 27.08.2023
i liked this book because it is full of mystery and adventure
Fairy Kiki Ketchup 20.08.2023
I would really recommend this book to absolutely anyone because it was so good .My favourite character was Ivy.But I also Scarlet her twin sister.
Anonymous 17.08.2023
Star Reviewer
Interesting and suspenseful
Baroness Jet Mildew 06.08.2023
This book was incredible and i loved the way with how nearly every night you heard the high heals and the clattering of the keys and you knew it was the same person every time. I very much enjoyed this book and will be hoping to read the rest of the series
Queen Sunny Eggybread 31.07.2023
