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Ballet Shoes

By Noel Streatfeild

By Noel Streatfeild

By Noel Streatfeild

By Noel Streatfeild

By Noel Streatfeild

By Noel Streatfeild

By Noel Streatfeild

By Noel Streatfeild

By Noel Streatfeild
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Nov 23, 1993 | 256 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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Nov 06, 2018 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Nov 06, 2018 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Nov 06, 2018 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Nov 23, 2004 | 362 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Ballet Shoes

    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!

    About Ballet Shoes

    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!

    About Ballet Shoes

    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!

    About Ballet Shoes

    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!

    About Ballet Shoes

    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!

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    About 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… More about Noel Streatfeild

    About 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… More about Noel Streatfeild

    About 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… More about Noel Streatfeild

    About 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… More about Noel Streatfeild

    About 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… More about Noel Streatfeild

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Nov 23, 1993 | 256 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780679847595

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Nov 06, 2018 | 304 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525578611

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Nov 06, 2018 | 304 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525578628

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Nov 06, 2018 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525578635

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Nov 23, 2004 | 362 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781400091416

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    A masterpiece—Telegraph

    ‘Ballet Shoes is one of my all-time favourite children’s books – and you don’t have to be a ballet fan to enjoy it.’ – Dame Jacqueline Wilson—

    Awards

    Library of Congress Children’s Books of the Year WINNER 1991

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