Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories
Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories

Author: Noel Streatfeild

Publisher: Virago

Published: 2018-11-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 0349010943

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'The wonderful Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories collects, for the first time, nine festive stories originally written for annuals and magazines in the 1940s and 1950s . . . As ever, Streatfeild's children always feel utterly real and relatable. A beautifully produced treat' Anna Carey, Irish Times In this captivating collection of stories by the author of Ballet Shoes, there are auditions on stage and antics on ice, trips to the pantomime, holiday adventures, and laughter shared with family and friends. Charming, heartwarming and funny, this collection will bring joy to readers of all ages. Originally written in 1940s-60s for annuals, magazines and the radio, these stories have never been collected before. With enchanting line drawings by by Peter Bailey. Stories include: The Audition The Bells Keep Twelfth Night The Moss Rose Thimble The Princess The Chain Christmas at Collers The Pantomime Goose Skating to the Stars

Christmas with the Chrystals & Other Stories
Christmas with the Chrystals & Other Stories

Author: Noel Streatfeild

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2016-10-13

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 0141377747

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Christmas with the Chrystals is a gorgeous short story about how an influx of cheery young cousins at Christmas warms the heart of a haughty grandmother and lights up her chilly home. This very special Yuletide story is accompanied by several Streatfeild Christmas extracts from her many children's novels, including an (almost) never-before-seen sequel chapter to her bestseller Ballet Shoes. There are also recollections of the author's own childhood Christmases (taken from the Noel Streatfeild Christmas Holiday Book).

Party Shoes
Party Shoes

Author: Noel Streatfeild

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9780192752536

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Near the end of the Second World War, Selina receives a parcel from America that contains a beautiful party dress and shoes. But her excitement turns to sorrow when she realizes she'll never have a chance to wear the beautiful dress, until she and her cousins decide to organize a pageant.

Ballet Shoes
Ballet Shoes

Author: Noel Streatfeild

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2018-11-06

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0525578633

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Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Read the classic that has captivated generations! Pauline, Petrova, and Posy love their quiet life together. They are orphans who have been raised as sisters, and when their new family needs money, the girls want to help. They decide to join the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training to earn their keep. Each girl works hard following her dream. Pauline is destined for the movies. Posy is a born dancer. And Petrova? She finds she'd rather be a pilot than perform a pirouette. This beautiful children's classic is perfect for girls who love to dream about ballet, friendship, and finding their own special talents. Adult readers may remember them as the "Shoes" books from You've Got Mail!

Dancing Shoes
Dancing Shoes

Author: Noel Streatfeild

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2018-11-06

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0525581502

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A beautiful gift edition of the beloved classic about two orphan sisters and their newfound love of theater and dance. After losing their mother, Rachel and her adopted sister Hilary move in with their aunt, Cora Wintle. Cora runs a dancing school in London, and she thinks that Hilary would be perfect for her dancing troupe, Wintle's Little Wonders! The only problem is that Hilary might be as good as Cora's own precious daughter, Dulcie. Still, Cora is determined to make sulky Rachel and sprightly Hilary members of her dance troupe. But Rachel doesn't want to be a Little Wonder! She can't dance and feels silly in her the ruffly costume. Nothing seems to be going as planned, until Rachel discovers her talent for acting. . . . This classic children's book is perfect for kids who dream of being on stage, whether it be dancing or acting. And don't miss the other classic Noel Streatfeild titles, Ballet Shoes, Skating Shoes, and Theater Shoes!

White Boots
White Boots

Author: Noel Streatfeild

Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books

Published: 2015-09-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780007580460

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"Harriet's best friend Lalla dreams of being the best skater in the world - but when Harriet discovers her own natural talent on the ice, the girls' friendship comes under threat. Will Harriet choose Lalla, or her own glittering future?"--Publisher's description.

The Bell Family
The Bell Family

Author: Noel Streatfeild

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2014-03-06

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 1448182735

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If you love Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes, you’ll adore The Bell Family. 'Well, little people, what's the news?’ Meet the big, happy Bell family who live in the vicarage at St Marks. Father is a reverend; Mother is as kind as kind can be. Then there's all the children – practical Paul, dancing Jane, mischievous Ginnie, and finally the baby of the family, Angus, whose ambition is to own a private zoo (he has already begun with his six boxes of caterpillars). And not forgetting Esau, a surefire competitor for the most beautiful dog in Britain. Follow their eventful lives from tense auditions to birthday treats; from troubled times to hilarious escapades. The perfect Christmas gift for ballet-loving children. Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can find out which one of the Bell children you most resemble!

Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories
Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories

Author: Noel Streatfeild

Publisher: Virago Press

Published: 2022-05-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780349010960

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Originally written for annuals and magazines from the 1930s-70s, these newly discovered stories make captivating reading for Noel Streatfeild fans of all ages.

Traveling Shoes
Traveling Shoes

Author: Noel Streatfeild

Publisher: Yearling

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13:

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Tired of being world citizens, traveling with their brother on his tours as a violin prodigy, three children plot to find a home of their own and discover careers of their own in films and ballet.

Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm
Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm

Author: Stella Gibbons

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-11-29

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1101565578

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Available for the first time since its original publication more than fifty years ago, Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm is a charming collection whose hilarious title story features Christmas dinner with the Starkadders before Flora's arrival. With Adam playing Santa while draped in Mrs. Starkadders's shawls, the family shares their traditional "Christmas pudding"-a mélange containing random objects of doom foretelling the coming year: a coffin nail for death, a bad sixpence for financial ruin, and a menthol cone to indicate that the lucky recipient will go "blind wi' headache." These lively tales will delight anyone who loves Stella Gibbons and her signature wit.