| Dancing Shoes Contributor(s): Streatfeild, Noel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0679854282 ISBN-13: 9780679854289 Publisher: Yearling Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1994 Annotation: Aunt Cora is determined to turn two orphans, perky Hilary and sullen Rachel, into members of her dance troupe. But Rachel wants to keep Hilary from being one of Wintle's Little Wonders--is it selfishness or something else? Misunderstandings and a spoiled cousin come together for a tale full of high drama. Originally published in 1957. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - Dance - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Orphans & Foster Homes - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 93045715 |
| Lexile Measure: 810 |
| Series: Shoe Books |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.28" W x 7.58" (0.34 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 75438 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A beautiful gift edition of the beloved classic about two orphan sisters and their newfound love of theater and dance. After losing their mother, Rachel and her adopted sister Hilary move in with their aunt, Cora Wintle. Cora runs a dancing school in London, and she thinks that Hilary would be perfect for her dancing troupe, Wintle's Little Wonders The only problem is that Hilary might be as good as Cora's own precious daughter, Dulcie. Still, Cora is determined to make sulky Rachel and sprightly Hilary members of her dance troupe. But Rachel doesn't want to be a Little Wonder She can't dance and feels silly in her the ruffly costume. Nothing seems to be going as planned, until Rachel discovers her talent for acting. . . . This classic children's book is perfect for kids who dream of being on stage, whether it be dancing or acting. And don't miss the other classic Noel Streatfeild titles, Ballet Shoes, Skating Shoes, and Theater Shoes |