Ballet Shoes & Theatre Shoes & White Boots 5 Books Collection Set by Noel Streatfeild - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:. Ballet Shoes. Theatre Shoes. White Boots. Tennis Shoes. Circus Shoes Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780141359809, 9780141361178, 9780007580460, 9780141361147, 9780141361130 Overview:. This five-title collection reunites Noel Streatfeild's much-loved Shoes books—Ballet Shoes, Theatre Shoes, White Boots, Tennis Shoes, Circus Shoes—into a single, affordable paperback set. Each stand-alone tale follows resourceful children navigating family, friendship and the world of performance, sport, or show business with warmth, wit, and a touch of sparkle. From the Fossil sisters’ adventures in dancing and dreams to the Forbes siblings exploring stage life and the thrill of skating, these stories celebrate imagination, resilience, and the comfort of finding your place within a loving circle. Perfect for fans of classic children’s literature seeking gentle, character-driven narratives with universal truths, the set makes a thoughtful gift for readers aged roughly 7–12. The Puffin paperback format offers durable, kid-friendly pages and a nostalgic, collectible look, ideal for growing shelves, bedtime reading, or school library additions. What Makes This Collection Special:. Across five distinct but thematically linked adventures, this collection offers more than five stories—it presents a shared world of aspiration, teamwork, and personal growth. The Shoes books thread together siblings, mentors, and communities who cheer on brave young protagonists as they balance discipline with dream. Readers can enjoy each title on its own, or follow the progression from early dance to later theatre and sport, experiencing a consistent voice and a gentle moral compass. The set's value lies in its breadth: five complete stories, a quick route into Noel Streatfeild's enduring lens on childhood ambition, and a treasure for families to revisit. Gift-appropriate for budding performers, readers who love heartwarming quests, and collectors who appreciate cohesive series design. Books Included in This Collection:. Ballet Shoes. Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil are sisters—adopted by Great Uncle Matthew—who discover their individual talents as they grow. Ballet Shoes follows their early training, friendships, and the tug between family duties and personal dreams. The trio's camaraderie, compassion and humor anchor a warm, vivid world where mistakes become stepping-stones and collaboration helps each girl shine. Streatfeild's precise pacing and lively dialogue bring a vivid era to life, while themes of belonging, grit, and pursuing one’s passion leap off the page. This story’s enduring appeal lies in its respect for young readers’ intelligence and its invitation to believe that where you come from does not limit where you can go. Theatre Shoes. Theatre Shoes follows the Forbes children as they adjust to a new life after leaving a country vicarage for a bustling, art-filled home. When a stage opportunity arises, the siblings discover hidden... ...