Ballet Shoes

by Noel Streatfeild

Pauline, Petrova, and Posy Fossil aren’t ordinary sisters—they were each adopted as babies by the mysterious and wealthy Great Uncle Matthew, who vanished on an expedition and left them in the care of his kind-hearted niece, Sylvia.

When money begins to run low, the girls come up with a bold plan: they’ll train at Madame Fidolia’s Academy and earn their keep on the stage. But the world of dance and drama is tougher than it looks, and the spotlight comes with its own share of challenges…

Themes

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  • History
  • Orphans
  • 1930s
  • Great Depression
  • Friendship
  • Generosity
  • Responsibility
  • Talent
  • Dancing
  • Acting
  • Ambition
  • Humility
  • Inspiration
  • Individuality
  • Child Prodigy
  • Independence