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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.
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A wonderfully nostalgic and classic family story for children, perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild's BALLET SHOES.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. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780141361178
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Book Description Condition: New. 2015. Paperback. 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. Series: A Puffin Book. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: YFB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 131 x 197 x 31. Weight in Grams: 332. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780141361178
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Book Description Condition: New. 2015. Paperback. 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. Series: A Puffin Book. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: YFB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 131 x 197 x 31. Weight in Grams: 332. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780141361178