Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild
"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.
The 1129th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1936
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 58,300
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 51st on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)