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Ballet Shoes (Shoes, #1)

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Classics Fiction Young Adult Historical Fiction

by Noel Streatfeild, Diane Goode

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4.06 (26.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1936
description 233 pages

Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, Diane Goode holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 26.2K reader ratings. First published in 1936. The book spans 233 pages.

About Ballet Shoes

An alternate cover edition for this ISBN from 1993 can be found herePauline, Petrova and Posy are orphans determined to help out their family by attending the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training. But when they vow to make a name for themselves, they have no idea it's going to be such hard work! They launch themselves into the world of show business, complete with working papers, the glare of the spotlight, and practice, practice, practice! Pauline is destined for the movies. Posy is a born dancer. But practical Petrova finds she'd rather pilot a plane than perform a pirouette. Each girl must find the courage to follow her dream.

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Author Noel Streatfeild, Diane Goode
Published 1936
Pages 233
Genres Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 4.06 / 5.00
Total Ratings 26,211

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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26.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.06, Ballet Shoes is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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This Book
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Historical Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Ballet Shoes?

Ballet Shoes is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Ballet Shoes worth reading?

Based on 26.2K reader ratings, Ballet Shoes has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Ballet Shoes?

Ballet Shoes has 233 pages.

Who wrote Ballet Shoes?

Ballet Shoes was written by Noel Streatfeild, Diane Goode. It was first published in 1936.

What is the ISBN for Ballet Shoes?

The ISBN-13 for Ballet Shoes is 9780679847600.0.

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