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.
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'DANCING SHOES is still very readable, and will be a nostalgic trip down memory lane for mums and grannies as well as a treat for today's young dancers.' -- Dance Expression, July 2003
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Noel Streatfeild wrote for children and adults, including the famous "Shoes" series. She was also a stage actress, a book critic and a lecturer on children's books. Noel Streatfeild died on 11th September 1986.
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Dancing Shoes, By Noel Streatfeild, is a story about Rachel, and her adopted sister, Hilary. After Rachel and Hilary's mother dies, they two sisters are sent to live with their strict Aunt Cora, their quite uncle Tom, and their spoiled daughter Dulcie. Hilary, whos real mother had been a dancer on broadway, had a real talent for ballet, but was forced to quite her training, and miss her opportunity to attend the Royal Ballet School, when she went to live with her aunt. Aunt Cora owns a dance school, where many dance troupes are trained, known as Wintle's Little Wonders. Aunt Cora give the two sisters but no choice to attend dance classes, and is determined to make them into Wonders. Hilary quickly catches on to this different from of dance, which is very different from ballet, while Rachel does not. Rachel strongly believes that Hilary should continue with her ballet, but Hilary would rather be doing the tap dancing and acrobatics with the troupe dancers. Dancing Shoes is all about the two girls struggle with dancing, their aunt, and finding what they enjoy most.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in dance. Once I began reading this story, I was hooked. Its a very cute story and very entertaining.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in dance. Once I began reading this story, I was hooked. Its a very cute story and very entertaining.
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After Rachel and Hilary's mother dies, they are told they will live with an aunt and uncle and spoiled cousin. From the start, there is never a boring moment in this fun-filled classic! From dancing to stage training, Aunt Cora is determined to turn them both into members of her dancing troupe. She knows Hilary is destined to be a dancer, but, there's still quiet Rachel. The Rachel who never seems to do anything right and is never appreciative. But is that really how she feels? Can she become a dancer after all??? Find out in this great book I would definitely recommend! :-)
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I think this book is really great and is one of my favorite books. Ten year olds Rachel and Hillary Lennox have to go live with their Aunt Cora in London after their Rachel's mother dies. Rachel is a worry rat who is always worrying about Hillary. Hillary is an oraphan whom Rachel's father adopts when Rachel was 6. Before their mother died, Hillary was doing ballet with Madame Raine. Madame Raine thought Hillary should go to the Royal Ballet School. Aunt Cora to Hillary's luck teaches a dancing school but Aunt Cora doesn't want Hillary because they had no realation. When Aunt Cora sees Hillary doing ballet on the front lawn she imeditley changes her mind and wants to take both of them. Rachel has a cousin named Dulcie. Dulcie is a spoiled brat and always gets her way. Her father Uncle Tom doesn't like that though. Uncle Tom was Rachel's mom's brother. A few days after their arrival Aunt Cora starts traing them to be Mrs. Wintle's Little Wonders. (Aunt Cora is also known as Mrs. Wintle) Read the book! you'll probably enjoy it!
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Long time favorites...
Of all the children's books I read growing up, these and the Granny Goose books were my absolute favorite. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2002
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Simply Amazing
This is a fabulous book, totaly extrodinary. I would recomend the other shoes books if you liked this one.
Published on Sep 27 2001
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Great Book
The First time I started reading this book, I thought I would not like it. But when I got deeper in to it, I could not stop. Read more
Published on July 14 2001
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More of the SHOES books should be available!
Do you remember when the Meg Ryan character walked into TomHanks' FOX BOOKS store and the customer asked about the"Shoes" books, and a monologue about the wonders of Noel... Read more
Published on May 23 2000
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A Well-Thumbed Classic
Ever felt misunderstood? Or that you did't fit in? Ever had great plans for another's future...that they didn't share? Read more
Published on Dec 18 1999 by s.v.
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Engaging children's classic
I'm glad to see this book, which I loved as a child, still in print. Spoiled Dulcie, comedienne Hilary and sensitive Rachel are entertaining characters. Read more
Published on Oct 4 1999
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A delight to be tasted, treasured, and re-read.
Dancing Shoes is one of Noel Streatfield's most enchanting books. Rachel and Hilary, Pursey, Uncle Tom, Aunt Cora, Dulcie, Mrs. Read more
Published on Sep 19 1999
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the Best book in the world
if only I could write like that! I loved the book. I am currently reading it for the second time. If you have not read it even once, you should. you will never regret buying it!
Published on July 5 1999
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Wonderful, like all of her books
I have always loved Noel Streatfeild's books. This one is just as good as the others. I have read this (and her other books) many, many times over the years. Read more
Published on April 22 1999
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An excellent story
Though I read Theater Shoes and Ballet Shoes first, I immediately fell in love with Dancing Shoes. A gripping tale about two orphans and their spoiled cousin, it is a treat for any... Read more
Published on April 11 1999
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