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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.

A classic story from beloved author Noel Streatfeild, set in the film studios of California in the 1940s. Perfect for children aged 9+ and for all fans of Ballet Shoes and The Secret Garden. Jane is the plain middle child in the Winter family. Beside her older sister, a talented ballet-dancer, and her little brother, a piano prodigy, Jane feels completely unnoticed – by everyone but her pet spaniel, Chewing-gum. When her family suddenly leaves London for California and poor Chewing-gum must stay behind, Jane is heartbroken. But her luck changes in the bright new world of America: she is unexpectedly cast in a Hollywood movie of The Secret Garden! Could this be Jane’s chance to shine at last? Featuring much-loved characters from Ballet Shoes.

The beloved Noel Streatfeild classic back in print! It's a stroke of great luck when Harriet Johnson’s doctor prescribes skating after an illness that has left her feeling frail and listless. For on her very first day at the rink, Harriet meets orphaned Lalla Moore, who is being brought up by her wealthy aunt Claudia to be a skating champion. Although they have little in common, the girls form a fast friendship. Harriet is energized by talented, funny Lalla, and Lalla in turn blossoms under the affection of openhearted Harriet. The girls skate together more and more. But just as Lalla’s interest in skating starts to fade, Harriet’s natural talent begins to emerge. Suddenly Lalla and Harriet seem headed in two very different directions. Can their friendship survive?

Three young girls struggle with their dreams at a London dancing school.

Alternative cover edition for this isbn here Three children, having lost their parents in an earthquake, come to England to live with their prim uncle and feeble aunt. Anna lives only to dance - but her uncle forbids her to have anything do with ballet. How will she survive?

Christmas Eve 2020 is the 125th anniversary of the birth of the beloved author of Ballet Shoes. This collection of sparkling Christmas-themed stories will charm and delight readers of all ages.

A thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister Tom

A thrilling, classic children's adventure with a courageous heroine, from the beloved author of Ballet Shoes.

The four Wiltshire children live a comfortable middle-class English life. But as WWII overtakes the country, the family, like so many others, slowly disintegrates. Told partly from the perspective of the children, but not a children's book, Saplings is immensely readable . . . a dark inversion of the author’s best-known book, the children’s classic Ballet Shoes.

Helps you meet the Bell family who live in the vicarage at St Marks. This book lets you follow their eventful lives from tense auditions to birthday treats; and from troubled times to hilarious escapades.

A life in service, from nursery maid to head nanny, in Victorian and Edwardian England.

Published in the 'A Puffin Book' series of best-loved classics, along with BALLET SHOES, THEATRE SHOES, TENNIS SHOES and PARTY SHOES. In CIRCUS SHOES by Noel Streatfeild Gus the clown is Peter and Santa's only living relative and escape to the circus seems a better idea to them than an orphanage. But Gus will keep the children only if they make themselves useful - and they have to fight hard to become a genuine part of the circus. Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. Although she was considered the plain one she ended up leading the most glamorous and exciting life! After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when WWI broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to RADA where she became a professional actress. She began writing children's books in 1931 and Ballet Shoes was published in 1936. She quickly became one of the most popular authors of her day. When she visited Puffin exhibitions, there were queues right out of the building and all the way down The Mall. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983. Noel Streatfeild lived in London. She died in 1986.

A gripping mystery thriller - set in wartime Cornwall - in which four children uncover a plot to depose a king and install a dictator in a small (fictional) country. Action and adventure abound!

All the Heath children become interested in tennis and lazy Nicky turns out to be the most talented, so the family tries to get her to enter a tennis championship. The story of a doctor's family, limited in funds, but with boundless ambition. The twins are launched by their grandfather as tennis players, only to find that the trying younger sister has the makings of a champion. So the whole family sets to work to make a tennis player of her and to reduce her ego.

A welcome reissue of the 1945 book. Set during and after the second World War, this classic novel tells the story of Selina, who has been sent to live with her aunt, uncle, and cousins in the country. When Selina receives a parcel from her godmother in America it causes much excitement among her and her cousins, and, to Selina's delight, the parcel contains a beautiful party dress and a pair of party shoes. But delight turns to dismay when she realizes that she may never have an occasion to wear such a wonderful outfit - until, that is, she and her cousins come up with an idea of organizing a pageant...

An enchanting series of baby keepsake gift books - by the author of Ballet Shoes

An enchanting series of baby keepsake gift books - by the author of Ballet Shoes

The narrative unfolds as a fictionalized autobiography, capturing the author's childhood experiences in a genteel yet impoverished family before World War I. Through rich, evocative storytelling, it reveals the struggles and nuances of daily life during this tumultuous period, highlighting themes of resilience and the impact of socioeconomic challenges on family dynamics.

Sebastian ist ein Wunderkind. Mit seinem Geigenspiel bezaubert er das Publikum und gibt ein Konzert nach dem anderen. Dann geht es sogar mit der ganzen Familie auf Tournee! Doch für seine Geschwister Myra, Wolfgang und Ettie ist bald klar: Sie wollen nicht mehr in Hotels wohnen, selbst wenn diese in Los Angeles, Moskau oder Venedig liegen - sie wollen wieder in ihr schönes altes Haus mit dem verwilderten Garten. Zeit für das „Projekt Daheim“. Ob es ihnen gelingt, die ganze Familie wieder nach Hause zurückzubringen?