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Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories

By the author of 'Ballet Shoes'
By Noel Streatfeild
Series: Virago Modern Classics
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Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories is a delightful collection of tales capturing the spirit of holidays through the eyes of children. Set in various charming destinations, each story showcases young protagonists experiencing adventures, friendships, and the magic that comes with vacations. The book is a perfect blend of warmth, whimsy, and the excitement of discovering new places and events.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this collection of stories if you love tales filled with charm and warmth, capturing the joys and adventures of children's holidays. This book may appeal to young readers who relish a blend of imagination, friendship, and timeless storytelling from a beloved author.

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Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories

This volume of newly discovered stories will be an exciting discovery for Streatfeild fans of all ages. By the beloved author of Ballet Shoes.

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Classic Noel Streatfeild at her warm-hearted best. I absolutely loved it – Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War

Such rewarding reading – Daily Telegraph

There are stories for every reader in this delightful collection - exciting crime-solving adventures; nervous young actors in the spotlight for the first time; unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships.

Featuring beautiful illustrations by Peter Bailey

Stories include:

  • The Plain One
  • Devon Mettle
  • Chicken for Supper
  • Flag's Circus
  • The Secret
  • Coralie
  • Ordinary Me
  • Cows Eat Flowers
  • Andrew's Trout
  • The Old Fool
  • Let's Go Coaching
  • Howard
  • The Quiet Holiday
  • Roberta
  • Green Silk

Originally written for annuals and magazines from the 1930s to the 1970s, these newly discovered stories make captivating reading for Noel Streatfeild fans of all ages.

Series: Virago Modern Classics

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Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories is an enchanting collection that revisits beloved characters with warmth and nostalgia. The tales evoke memories of holidays from the past, with themes of crime-solving, friendship, and leisurely pursuits like berry-picking and fly-fishing. This compilation, composed between the 1930s and 1970s, shines with the author's ability to capture the simple yet profound moments of childhood.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349010960

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Peter Bailey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Noel Streatfeild Series: Virago Modern Classics

About the Author

Noel Streatfeild (Author)

Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when the First World War broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to RADA where she became a professional actress.

She began writing children's books in 1931 and Ballet Shoes was published in 1936. She quickly became one of the most popular authors of her day. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983.

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