Theatre Shoes is part of the wonderful'Shoes'series of adventures for children by Noel Streatfeild. Every family has its secrets,but it was a huge surprise to the three young Forbeses,fresh from a country vicarage,to discover that their grandmother was a famous actress. Sent to live with her in bombed-out,wartime London,they soon discovered that they were expected to follow in the family footsteps - to the footlights -!As an actress herself,Noel Streatfeild was familiar with all the details of the backstage world of the theatre. She has created an authentic,perceptive and vivid picture of theatrical life - from stage school to auditions to performances.Reissued in'A Puffin Book'series of Puffin modern classics,along with Ballet Shoes,Circus Shoes and Tennis Shoes,all by Noel Streatfeild.
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UKISBN: 9780141361178Number of pages: 480Weight: 330 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 28 mm
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