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Theatre Shoes

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Theatre Shoes

Contributors:

By (Author) Noel Streatfeild

ISBN:

9780141361178

Publisher:

Penguin Random House Children's UK

Imprint:

Puffin

Publication Date:

19th August 2015

UK Publication Date:

2nd July 2015

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

823.912

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

480

Dimensions:

Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 28mm

Weight:

330g

Description

A wonderfully nostalgic and classic family story for children, perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild's BALLET SHOES. Every family has its secrets, but it was a huge surprise to the three young Forbeses, fresh from a country vicarage, to discover that their grandmother was a famous actress. Sent to live with her in bombed-out, wartime London, they soon discovered that they were expected to follow in the family footsteps - to the footlights -! As an actress herself, Noel Streatfeild was familiar with all the details of the backstage world of the theatre. She has created an authentic, perceptive and vivid picture of theatrical life - from stage school to auditions to performances.

Author Bio

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 RADA 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.

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