Ballet Shoes
Ages 9–12 · 2021
Sale price
$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1936 · Est. 8.5 hour read
Ballet Shoes
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
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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
The author
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The series
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The fine print
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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