"Ballet Shoes" by Hilary Brand is a heartwarming tale about three orphaned sisters—Posy, Pauline, and Petrova—who are raised by an eccentric guardian, aspiring to find their own paths through the world of ballet and performing arts. Set in the vibrant backdrop of London, the story explores their dreams, aspirations, and the challenges they face as they pursue their individual talents. Each sister displays a unique passion for dance, acting, and aviation, reflecting their diverse personalities. As they navigate the highs and lows of their careers, the bond of sisterhood helps them overcome obstacles, highlighting themes of family, perseverance, and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Bbc Radio Collection .
This book was published in 1995 by AudioGO Limited .
HILARY BRAND, journalist, playwright and children's author. Her novels include two successful Lion titles for older children: Skin Deep and Malcolm and the Amazing Technicolor Waistcoat Noel Streatfeild wrote for children and adults, including the famous "Shoes" series. She was also a stage actress, a book critic and a lecturer on children's books. Noel Streatfeild died on 11th September 1986.
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Ballet Shoes
Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil are sisters - with a difference. All three were adopted as babies by Great Uncle Matthew, an eccentric and rich explorer who then disappeared, leaving them in the care of his niece Sylvia. The girls grow up in comfort until their money begins to run out and nobody can find Great Uncle Matthew.Things look bleak until they hit on an inspired idea: Pauline, Petrova and Posy will take to the stage. But it's not long before the Fossils learn that being a star isn't as easy as they first thought...
