Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild
A Story of Three Children on the Stage
"Ballet Shoes" is a charming tale of three adopted sisters, Pauline, Petrova, and Posy, living in 1930s London. Raised by their guardian Sylvia and her nurse Nana, the girls attend a performing arts academy where each discovers her unique talent. Pauline shows a knack for acting, Petrova has a passion for cars and machinery, while Posy is a natural ballet dancer. The story follows their struggles and triumphs as they strive to make their dreams come true, all while navigating the challenges of growing up.
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- Published
- 1936
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Scarpette Da Ballo
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 52nd on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 5886th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- Arts: The Critics' Century 1900-2000 (The Observer (Newspaper))