Originally published in 1936, Noel Streatfeild's BALLET SHOES is a story of family, friendship and growing up that stands the test of time and is loved by generations. Brought to 1930s London as babies by an eccentric explorer (Great. Things begin to look bleak for Sylvia and the Fossil girls until they hit on an inspired idea: Pauline, Petrova and Posy will take to the stage.īut it's not long before the Fossils learn that there's more to being a star than they thought. Ballet Shoes tells the story of three adopted orphans Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil. But after five years go by and Gum fails to return, Sylvia's money starts to run out. Originally published in 1936, Noel Streatfeilds BALLET SHOES is a beautiful story about growing up and loving the family you choose. After leaving the children in the care of his niece Sylvia in London, he returns to exploring, promising to come back in five years' time.Īt first, the girls lead privileged and sheltered lives in the comfort of wealth.
Elegantly designed with a cloth-bound cover and ribbon embellishment, this is the perfect present for young dancers and readers, or for any lover of classics.īALLET SHOES is the story of Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil, three very different girls who were each adopted as an orphaned baby by the eccentric explorer, Gum.
Diane Goode illustrated a 1991 edition published by Random House. It was her first book for children, and was illustrated by the authors sister, Ruth Gervis. A beautiful hardback gift edition of the beloved children's book BALLET SHOES, featuring the classic illustrations by Ruth Gervis. Ballet Shoes: A Story of Three Children on the Stage is a childrens novel by Noel Streatfeild, published by Dent in 1936.
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