Ballet Shoes by Streatfeild, Noel [Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Pu,] (Hardcover) out of 5 stars. 4. Hardcover. $ $ · My much worn front cover of Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild. Ballet Shoes, which opens in , is the story of three foundlings, Pauline, Petrova and Posy, adopted as babies by the eccentric fossil-hunter, Professor Matthew Brown, known as Great-Uncle Matthew (Gum for short). He rescues Pauline from a sinking ship in December , brings her back to his large London terrace house in Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins. Originally published in , this first "Shoes" book by acclaimed British children's author Noel Streafeild - the "Shoes" books are less of a series than a collection of wonderful children's novels, some related, some not, many of which were not "shoes" books at all, in their original British forms (Theater Shoes was originally Curtain Up, Dancing Shoes was Wintle's Wonders, Skating Shoes was White /5.
Noel Streatfeild once said that Ballet Shoes was 'really a fairy story with its feet half-way on the ground' - a magical description for a magical book. Noel was born in Sussex in and was one of three sisters. Although she was considered the plain one she ended up leading the most glamorous and exciting life! Noel Streatfeild's Writing Shoes - The Washington Post. By Brigitte Weeks. November 9, WHEN Ballet Shoes was published in , 50 years ago this year, its popularity was such that Hatchards. Ballet Shoes is the much loved classic by Noel Streatfeild that continues to delight readers today. Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil are sisters - with a difference. All three were adopted as babies by Great Uncle Matthew, an eccentric and rich explorer who then disappeared, leaving them in the care of his niece Sylvia.
After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when WWI broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she became a professional actress. She began writing children's books in and Ballet Shoes was published in Ballet Shoes. Add to cart Buy Now Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different. Ballet Shoes by Streatfeild, Noel. New; hardcover; Condition New ISBN 10 ISBN Ballet Shoes, by Noel Streatfeild (), was originally published in , the first of what have become known as the popular “shoe books” she wrote. Streatfeild was surprised by its popularity and said it literally rolled off her pen as she wrote. The first edition of Ballet Shoes was illustrated by the author’s older sister, Ruth Gervis, and has become a timeless classic—a beloved children’s chapter book written for ages , although enjoyed by all.
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