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Shelly Ann Davis
is the Ballerina Princess

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Shelly Ann Davis, age 8, was walking in a park near Ridgewood, New Jersey. She was watching butterflies playing in the flowers and was quite surprised when a king and queen arrived.
"We're looking for a beautiful young girl to become the new princess of our kingdom," the king said.

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"I've always dreamed about being a princess!" said Shelly Ann.
The happy king and queen took Shelly Ann back to their castle.
"I wish Suzi, Teresa, and Jami could see this place!" Shelly Ann said. "It's so big you could have the whole kingdom over for a party."
"What an excellent idea!" said the queen.

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Soon, the entire castle was busy with preparations for a fancy ball to welcome their new princess.
The royal dressmakers created a beautiful gown just for Shelly Ann. When she tried it on, Shelly Ann could hardly believe her eyes.
"In this dress I really do look like a princess," she said.

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All eyes were on Shelly Ann as she made a grand entrance into the ballroom.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to introduce Princess Shelly Ann Davis," the king announced.
Cheers from the crowd filled her heart with joy. Being a princess was even more wonderful than she had ever imagined.

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In her glittering ball gown, Shelly Ann was the center of attention all night long. Everyone wanted to meet the new princess and share a dance with her.
"Shelly Ann is the most beautiful princess in any kingdom," they all agreed. By the end of the night, Shelly Ann had made a lot of new friends.

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When Shelly Ann awoke the next morning, the weather was warm and sunny.
"You should go to the beach and have fun with your new friends," the queen said.
"That sounds great!" Shelly Ann replied. She spent the whole day at the beach swimming and playing in the sand with her new friends.

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When Shelly Ann returned from the beach, the queen had a surprise for her.
"Tonight the royal dancers will perform a ballet at the castle," she said. "And they want you to dance with them!"
That night, Shelly Ann was nervous but excited as the dancers began the ballet.

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Soon it was time for Shelly Ann to join the ballet. She took a deep breath and stepped out onto the stage.
Shelly Ann heard the beautiful music playing and saw the smiling ballerinas all around her. She forgot how nervous she was and danced more gracefully than she had ever danced in her life.

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Shelly Ann met the king and queen for tea the next day. She was still tingling with excitement from the standing ovation she received at the ballet.
"You are the finest princess we could ever wish for, Shelly Ann," said the queen.
"We hope you will stay here with us for a very long time," the king said.

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"But I miss Suzi, Teresa, and Jami," Shelly Ann said.
"Then you must return to them," replied the king. "After all, you are their princess, too."
"We'll miss you," the queen said as she waved goodbye.
The royal carriage took Shelly Ann home to Ridgewood, New Jersey, but she knew she would be back to visit again very soon.