Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories

Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories PDF Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: Virago
ISBN: 0349010943
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84

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Book Description
'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

Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories

Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories PDF Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: Virago
ISBN: 0349010943
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84

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Book Description
'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 PDF Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141377747
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134

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Book Description
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).

White Boots

White Boots PDF Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN: 9780007580460
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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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.

Dancing Shoes

Dancing Shoes PDF Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0525581502
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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Book Description
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!

Party Shoes

Party Shoes PDF Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192752536
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262

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Book Description
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.

Thursday’s Child

Thursday’s Child PDF Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008244049
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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Book Description
A thrilling, classic children’s adventure with a courageous heroine, from the beloved author of Ballet Shoes.

Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories

Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories PDF Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: Virago Press
ISBN: 9780349010960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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

Tennis Shoes

Tennis Shoes PDF Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 014136114X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Reissued in 'A Puffin Book' series of best-loved children's classics, this is a sharp and funny story that follows in the footsteps of Ballet Shoes, Theatre Shoes, Circus Shoes and Party Shoes by Noel Streatfeild. In TENNIS SHOES the Heath children area found to have tennis in their blood. Their grandfather and father before them had been top players, and the twins are champion material. Then Nicky - cheeky, rebellious Nicky - starts to practise in secret, but talented at tennis as she is, the ambitious Nicky first has battles to win with herself - on and off the tennis court.

Traveling Shoes

Traveling Shoes PDF Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212

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Book Description
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.

Apple Bough

Apple Bough PDF Author: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: Virago
ISBN: 0349010927
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213

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Book Description
A wonderful story of music and family and finding home, from the beloved author of Ballet Shoes. The Forums are a musical family, and one child, Sebastian, shines out as a prodigy. He is a brilliant violinist and when his talent is recognised, he is wanted the world over. Myra, Wolfgang (named after Mozart) and Ettie thought it was wonderful at first, but after four years of touring the world with their brilliant brother they've changed their minds. Now, what they long for, is a home of their own, not a hotel in Vienna or Venice or Moscow. But to their mother and father, a life of travel is exciting - all any child could want. How can the children make the grown-ups see sense? Myra makes a plan - 'Operation Home' - and is determined to make it succeed.