Dancing Shoes (Shoe Books)

by Noel Streatfeild (Author)

Dancing Shoes (Shoe Books)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Shoe Books
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 Hilary would be perfect for her dance 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 the troupe. But Rachel doesn't want to be a Little Wonder! She can't dance, and she feels silly in 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 onstage--dancing, singing, or acting. Don't miss the other classic Noel Streatfeild books Ballet Shoes, Skating Shoes, and Dancing Shoes!
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Noel Streatfeild
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 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. 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.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780679854289
Lexile Measure
810
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date
April 19, 1994
Series
Shoe Books
BISAC categories
JUV031020 - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Dance
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
JUV013050 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Orphans & Foster Homes
Library of Congress categories
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