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A Vicarage Family by Noel Streatfeild
28.00 NZD
Category: Classics
A Vicarage Family is the first part in a fictionalized autobiography in which Noel Streatfeild tells the story of her own childhood, painting a poignant and vivid picture of daily life in an impoverished, genteel family in the years leading up to the First World War. In the story there are three little ...Show more
Apple Bough by Noel Streatfeild
20.00 NZD
Category: Classics
So your brother's a world-famous violinist? That's amazing! Or is it? The Forums are a musical family, and one child, Sebastian, shines out as a prodigy. He is a brilliant violinist and when his talent is recognised, he is wanted the world over. Myra, Wolfgang (named after Mozart) and Ettie thought it ...Show more
Ballet Shoes (HB) by Noel Streatfeild
30.00 NZD
Category: Classics
Pauline, Petrova and Posy are found as orphaned babies in different parts of the world by eccentric fossil collector and explorer Gum. He adopts them, takes them to his London home and leaves them in the care of his niece Sylvia and the family Nurse. Then off he goes to continue his exploring, saying th ...Show more
Ballet Shoes (Puffin Modern Classics) by Noel Streatfeild
28.00 NZD
Category: Classics | Series: A\Puffin Book Ser.
Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil are sisters - with a difference. All three were adopted as babies by Great Uncle Matthew, an eccentric and rich explorer who then disappeared, leaving them in the care of his niece Sylvia. The girls grow up in comfort until their money begins to run out and nobody can fi ...Show more
Ballet Shoes for Anna (Essential Modern Classics) by Noel Streatfeild
17.00 NZD
Category: Classics
Three children, having lost their parents in an earthquake come to England to live with a prim uncle and a feeble aunt. Anna lives only to dance -- but her uncle forbids her to have anything to do with ballet. How will she survive? For Anna, everything takes second place to her burning desire to dance. ...Show more
Caldicott Place by Noel Streatfeild
20.00 NZD
Category: Classics
When their father is injured in an accident, life changes for the Johnstone family. Unable to afford their home, they have to move to a small London flat. Carol can no longer go to ballet school and Tim is heartbroken as he must leave his beloved dog, Jelly, behind. Then, it seems, their wishes are gra ...Show more
Far to Go by Noel Streatfeild
17.00 NZD
Category: Classics
Margaret Thursday, the unforgettable heroine of Thursday's Child stars in this classic children's adventure from Noel Streatfeild, the beloved author of Ballet Shoes. When Margaret Thursday lands a role as a child actress at a well-known London theatre, becoming famous almost overnight, news of her suc ...Show more
Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories by Noel Streatfeild
35.00 NZD
Category: Classics
A NEW COLLECTION OF HOLIDAY-THEMED STORIES BY THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF BALLET SHOES There are stories for every reader in this delightful collection - exciting crime-solving adventures; nervous young actors in the spotlight for the first time; unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships. Featuring be ...Show more
Osbert by Noel Streatfeild
28.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Written by the author of BALLET SHOES, this picture book is available once again after nearly 70 years! Aunt Cathy's wedding is tomorrow, but Father insists on keeping Osbert the family dog away from the festivities. Father says he's too unsightly! Can the heartbroken children work a miraclein time? T ...Show more
Party Shoes by Noel Streatfeild
18.00 NZD
Category: Classics
If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again.When the parcel arrives for Selina it causes great excitement. A beautiful dress and gorgeous shoes - the best prese ...Show more
Tennis Shoes by Noel Streatfeild
21.00 NZD
Category: Classics
Tennis Shoes is one of the wonderful 'Shoes' collection of adventures for children by Noel Streatfeild.There is no doubt about it - the Heath children have tennis in their blood. Their grandfather and father before them had been top players, and the twins are champion material. Then Nicky - cheeky, rebe ...Show more
The Bell Family (Vintage classics) by Noel Streatfeild
20.00 NZD
Category: Classics
'Well, little people, what's the news?' You can meet the big, happy Bell family who live in the vicarage at St Marks. Father is a reverend, Mother is as kind as kind can be. Then there's all the children - practical Paul, dancing Jane, mischievous Ginnie, and finally the baby of the family, Angus, whose ...Show more