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Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories
By the author of 'Ballet Shoes'
Series: Virago Modern Classics
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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.
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
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.Also by Noel Streatfeild
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