There are also a couple of places were a little editing may have made it more accessible to twenty-first century readers. The book has a significantly slower pace and a much more traditional style of storytelling than modern readers will be used to. Given its considerable age, however, it is not surprising that elements of the writing are now dated. Luckily they are all given places at the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training and soon start to earn their own way as child performers on the stage.įirst published in 1936, Ballet Shoes has stood the test of time remarkably well and remains an enjoyable read almost eighty years on. Brought to 1930s London as babies by an eccentric explorer (Great Uncle Matthew, otherwise known as Gum), the girls have a comfortable life until the family begin to run out of money. Recommended for girls between the ages of around eight and twelve.īallet Shoes tells the story of three adopted orphans – Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil. Summary: A children's classic that remains an enjoyable read almost eighty years after first publication.
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