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Ballet Shoes
Series: A Puffin Book
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Ballet Shoes
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. The girls grow up in comfort until their money begins to run out and nobody can find Great Uncle Matthew.
One of the best-loved stories of all time reissued with a stunning new cover.
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One of the best-loved stories of all time reissued with a stunning new cover.
Ballet Shoes follows the story of Pauline, Petrova, and Posy Fossil, sisters with a difference. All three were adopted as babies by Great Uncle Matthew, an eccentric and wealthy explorer. After his disappearance, they are left in the care of his niece, Sylvia.
The girls enjoy a comfortable upbringing until their funds begin to dwindle, and Great Uncle Matthew remains elusive. Facing financial difficulty, the sisters come up with an inspired plan: Pauline, Petrova, and Posy will take to the stage.
However, they soon discover that achieving stardom is not as straightforward as they had imagined. Join the Fossils on their journey to find their passion and place in the world.
Series: A Puffin Book
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Ballet Shoes is lauded as a timeless childhood classic and is praised for its engaging storytelling and endearing characters. The Telegraph describes it as a masterpiece, while Dame Jacqueline Wilson notes it as a favourite, appealing even to those who aren't necessarily fans of ballet.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780141359809
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 July 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 246g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. Although she was considered the plain one she ended up leading the most glamorous and exciting life! 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 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. When she visited Puffin exhibitions, there were queues right out of the building and all the way down The Mall. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983. Noel Streatfeild lived in London. She died in 1986.
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