Ballet Shoes (Shoe Books)

by Noel Streatfeild (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Shoe Books

Illus. in black-and-white.

Charming illustrations bring new life to this classic about three self-sufficient orphans who set out to make a name for themselves in the world of show business.

Originally published in 1937 and unavailable in hardcover for a decade, "Ballet Shoes" is the first and best-loved of the "Shoes" series by Noel Streatfeild.

In a gift edition or in paperback, "Ballet Shoes" is perfect for budding ballerinas and anyone who's ever dreamed of being a star.

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Noel Streatfeild
Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex, England, in 1895 and was one of three sisters. Although she was considered the plain sister, she ended up leading the most glamorous and exciting life! After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when World War I broke out, Noel followed her dream of being onstage and went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, 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. According to her publisher, Penguin, fans lined up right out of the building and all the way down the Mall when she visited Puffin exhibitions. She was one of the earliest winners of the Carnegie Medal and was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1983. Noel Streatfeild lived in London. She died in 1986.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780679847595
Lexile Measure
930
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Yearling Books
Publication date
November 23, 1993
Series
Shoe Books
BISAC categories
JUV007000 - Juvenile Fiction | Classics
JUV013050 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Orphans & Foster Homes
JUV031000 - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | General
Library of Congress categories
Orphans
Sisters
London (England)
Ballet dancing
Acting

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