Ballet Shoes
(21 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Puffin
Pauline, Petrova and Posy are orphans adopted by eccentric fossil collector and explorer Gum ('Great Uncle Matthew'). Leaving them in the care of his niece Sylvia, and Nana, her old nurse, at his London home on the Cromwell Road, Gum goes off to continue his exploring, saying he'll be back in five years time. But after five years come and go, and there is no sign of Gum, Sylvia's money begins to run out.
When the family take in an engaging collection of lodgers to help make ends meet, one of them suggests that the three girls should attend Madame Fidolia's Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training, so that they can learn to support themselves and earn money on the stage. After some excitement, intense competition, occasional disappointments and some hard lessons, Posy proves herself a gifted ballet dancer and Pauline discovers a talent for acting, but Petrova - who loathes dancing and acting - remains true to her passion for mechanics and her dream to become a pilot.
First published in the 1930s, this classic story of three very different girls who work hard to master their talents has captivated children's imaginations - particularly girls' - for decades. Pauline, Petrova and Pauline are brilliantly characterised and always believable: young readers will love following the ups and downs of this warm-hearted family tale.
What you thought...
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Anonymous, 14 Gorffennaf 2020
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best book i have ever read!!
Anonymous, 8 Medi 2019
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Ths book is a amazing book! It has inspired me to lov ballet and go to every ballet I can! Thi sbook deserves 6 stars not 5. I recommend this for ages 9-11.5!
Posy, 15 Mai 2017
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It's REALLY INTERESTING
Sana, 3 Ebrill 2017
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it was awesome
qunoot, 20 Ionawr 2017
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Petrova, Posy and Pauline Fossil are orphans who were adopted by GUM when they were little. But GUM goes away and when he doesn't come back for a while, money gets short. Luckily, help comes from Madame Fidolia from her Academy of dancing and stage training and soon they are living the life of stage stars. Pauline loves acting, Petrova wants to be a pilot and all little Posy wants to do is dance. This book is stunning. It even came runner up for the first ever Carnegie medal. There is also...
Serafina, 7 Rhagfyr 2016
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Awesome!❤
Misha, 24 Tachwedd 2016
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Quite engaging and interesting
3 stars, 1 Medi 2016
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I would rate 5out of 5 because it is so beautiful and it makes me think about life
Eghosa, 21 Gorffennaf 2016
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Haven't read it but mainly just reading the description given, I am so tempted to run to the library to get one!
Ngooi, 20 Gorffennaf 2016
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Have not read all of it yet, but so far it is a stunning book!
rose, 29 Mawrth 2016
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Amazing book
Hia, 19 Chwefror 2016
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This book is amazing, I could not explain myself more.
Genie3, 3 Rhagfyr 2015
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It was a nice book but the thing is it is not complete.
Ramya, 12 Tachwedd 2015
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Amazing book Just love it !!!!!
Ash, 27 Medi 2015
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This Book is very interesting I'm 11 and I think it's very inspiring for young readers like me if you know were to find please put a review.
Bipopo, 23 Awst 2015
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it sounds really nice i want more people read this wonder full book
oriana, 14 Mai 2015
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Where can you buy the book? I am ten and I dance and this book seams really interesting.
Jordan, 12 Ebrill 2015
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Alot of books are really fun to read but I think some are inappropriate or in other words ununderstandable.But some books ROCK!
shifa, 11 Chwefror 2015
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Goodgood
Barbarra, 22 Ionawr 2015
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It's really good help and I want this on my iPad on kindle but sadly it wasn't there but it makes me want to keep looking for it but many thanks xx
Talia, 30 Ebrill 2014
not my normal story but I loved it and the other books in the series