Ballet Shoes
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1936 · Est. 8.5 hour read

Ballet Shoes

Written by Noel Streatfeild

Part of the The Shoe Books series

Three orphans pursue dreams at a dance academy, facing choices that could change their lives forever.

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304 pages· 59,828 words· Est. 8.5 hour read· 930L
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Bookroo's summary

Pauline, Petrova, and Posy, three orphaned sisters, join a dance academy to support their family. Pauline dreams of stardom, Posy is a natural dancer, but Petrova yearns for the skies. As they navigate the world of performance, each must confront their true desires. Will they find fame, or will their dreams lead them elsewhere? Discover a tale of ambition, friendship, and the courage to follow one's heart.

From the publisher

In the tradition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Little Princess come Noel Streatfeild’s tales of triumph. In this story, three orphan girls vow to make a name for themselves and find their own special talents. With hard work, fame just may be in the stars! Originally published in 1937.

At a glance
Format
Pages
304
Words
59,828
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
930L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~V
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
456
Publication
Published
November 6, 2018
First published
January 1, 1936
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525578611

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