Noel Streatfeild bola britská autorka najviac známa a milovaná pre svoje detské knihy, ktoré sa často zaoberali témami ambícií, rodiny a hľadania vlastného miesta vo svete. Jej štýl sa vyznačoval živým zobrazením postáv a prostredníctvom svojich príbehov často skúmala realitu divadelného a umeleckého života. Streatfeildová prostredníctvom svojich diel, ktoré sa odohrávali v Londýne a iných fascinujúcich prostrediach, zobrazovala detskú odolnosť a nezávislosť. Jej majstrovské dielo, ktoré sa stalo predlohou pre mnohé ďalšie diela o balete, bolo revolučné pre svoj realistický prístup k zobrazeniu mladých umelcov a ich životných výziev.
Jedného dňa si tri sestry sľúbia, že sa stanú slávnymi. Paulína sa chce stať herečkou. Petre učarovali autá a lietadlá. Najmladšia Posy by zas tancovala od rána do večera!
Dievčatá začnú navštevovať Detskú akadémiu tanca a javiskového pohybu v Londýne, kde sa učia tancovať a hrať divadlo. Krok za krokom poznávajú život na javisku, kde sa z ich predstáv a snov môže čoskoro stať skutočnosť... a napokon naozaj prichádzajú prvé úspechy: jedna z nich zažiari v divadelnej hre a ako detskej hviezde jej ponúknu úlohu vo filme, ďalšia má možnosť pokračovať v štúdiu na slávnej baletnej škole.
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.
The narrative hints at a domestic setting where a character plans to inspect Miss Kay's rooms, suggesting themes of responsibility and oversight. The mention of involving either a companion or the housekeeper indicates a relationship dynamic and the importance of collaboration in maintaining the household. This glimpse into daily life hints at underlying tensions or secrets that may be revealed through the exploration of Miss Kay's spaces.
"This is our new governess," said Meggie. "She's a nice sort of governess. She called us little horrors." "And toads," David chimed in. Betsy stood on one leg and held the other. "And she said we were smug and detestable little beasts." Beverley Shaw, raised in an orphanage and trained to be a governess, gets her long-awaited first job working for Margot Cardew, a brilliant stage actress (and narcissistic diva), whose three precocious children are sadly used to being little more than their mother's props. With advice from her friend Sarah, Beverley navigates between Margot's exhausted secretary Winkle, her sleazy maid Marcelle, and the handsome Peter Crewdson, whom Margot loves but who is soon taking an interest in "Joan of Arc", the spirited young governess he first meets giving the children a piece of her mind. Ten Way Street is the fourth of twelve charming, page-turning romances published under the pseudonym "Susan Scarlett" by none other than beloved children's author and novelist Noel Streatfeild. Out of print for decades, they were rediscovered by Greyladies Books in the early 2010s, and Dean Street Press and Furrowed Middlebrow are delighted now to make all twelve available to a wider audience. "A writer who shows a rich experience in her writing and a charm" Nottingham Journal
Set against the backdrop of war, the story follows Judy as she observes the slow progress of a train from her window. Her reflections reveal a sense of frustration and impatience amidst the chaos of conflict, highlighting the contrast between her personal experience and the larger events unfolding around her. The narrative captures her thoughts and emotions, offering a glimpse into the impact of war on everyday life and the longing for movement and change.
"Do you live permanently in yellow evening frocks and court gowns, or have you anything else?" Annabel laughed shakily. "Of course. My own clothes." "Then go and put them on. Lovely ladies who fall over their trains need cocktails to restore them. And that's just what I'm going to take you to have." Annabel Brown has taken a job in the sewing room at Bertna's, a high-end dressmaker, to help her family's finances. When one of the "mannequins" employed downstairs quits unexpectedly, Tania Petoff, the shop's owner, decides to try lovely Annabel in her place, to the chagrin of her catty fellow models. Annabel's improved status leads to tension in her close-knit family, then (following a wardrobe malfunction) she catches the eye of wealthy Lord David de Bett-and the ire of the dreadful Honourable Octavia Glaye. How things work themselves out is as delicious a bit of frothy fun as one could well imagine. Clothes-Pegs is the first of twelve charming, page-turning romances published under the pseudonym "Susan Scarlett" by none other than beloved children's author and novelist Noel Streatfeild. Out of print for decades, they were rediscovered by Greyladies Books in the early 2010s, and Dean Street Press and Furrowed Middlebrow are delighted now to make all twelve available to a wider audience. "A writer who shows a rich experience in her writing and a charm" Nottingham Journal
Struggling with the feeling of being the plain twin, Pauline finds solace in parables about mustard seeds that transform into something magnificent. This exploration of self-worth and identity highlights her journey of growth and the desire to stand out in a family where she feels overshadowed. Through the wisdom of these stories, she seeks to embrace her uniqueness and discover her own potential.
