Dancing Shoes
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1956 · Est. 7.5 hour read

Dancing Shoes

By Noel Streatfeild

Part of the The Shoe Books series

Two sisters face the stage's allure and rivalry in a dance school.

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224 pages· 52,722 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Orphaned sisters Rachel and Hilary move to London with their aunt, Cora, who runs a dance school. While Hilary shines in the troupe, Rachel struggles with dancing but discovers a hidden talent for acting. As tensions rise with Cora's daughter, Dulcie, Rachel must find her place on stage. Will she embrace her newfound passion or remain in the shadows? Dive into this classic tale of dreams, rivalry, and self-discovery.

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A beautiful gift edition of the beloved classic about two orphan sisters and their newfound love of theater and dance. After losing their mother, Rachel and her adopted sister Hilary move in with their aunt, Cora Wintle. Cora runs a dancing school in London, and she thinks that Hilary would be perfect for her dancing troupe, Wintle’s Little Wonders! The only problem is that Hilary might be as good as Cora’s own precious daughter, Dulcie. Still, Cora is determined to make sulky Rachel and sprightly Hilary members of her dance troupe. But Rachel doesn’t want to be a Little Wonder! She can’t dance and feels silly in her the ruffly costume. Nothing seems to be going as planned, until Rachel discovers her talent for acting. . . . This classic children’s book is perfect for kids who dream of being on stage, whether it be dancing or acting. And don’t miss the other classic Noel Streatfeild titles, Ballet Shoes, Skating Shoes, and Theater Shoes!

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Format
Pages
224
Words
52,722
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about danceBooks about familyBooks about performing artsBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~S
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
75438
Publication
Published
April 5, 1994
First published
January 1, 1956
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679854289

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