Theatre Shoes

<p><i>Theatre Shoes </i>is part of the wonderful 'Shoes' series of adventures for children by Noel Streatfeild. <br>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 -!<br><br>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.<br><br>Reissued in 'A Puffin Book' series of Puffin modern classics, along with <i>Ballet Shoes, Circus Shoes</i> and <i>Tennis Shoes, </i>all by Noel Streatfeild.</p> <p><i>Theatre Shoes </i>is part of the wonderful 'Shoes' series of adventures for children by Noel Streatfeild. <br>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 -!<br><br>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.<br><br>Reissued in 'A Puffin Book' series of Puffin modern classics, along with <i>Ballet Shoes, Circus Shoes</i> and <i>Tennis Shoes, </i>all by Noel Streatfeild.</p>