Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild

Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Read the classic that has captivated generations!

Pauline, Petrova, and Posy love their quiet life together. They are orphans who have been raised as sisters, and when their new family needs money, the girls want to help. They decide to join the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training to earn their keep. Each girl works hard following her dream. Pauline is destined for the movies. Posy is a born dancer. And Petrova? She finds she'd rather be a pilot than perform a pirouette.

This beautiful children's classic is perfect for girls who love to dream about ballet, friendship, and finding their own special talents. Adult readers may remember them as the "Shoes" books from You've Got Mail!

Ideal for middle-grade readers, book clubs, and anyone who believes potential doesn’t always arrive how we expect.

• Format: Trade Paperback

• Pages: ~303 pages 

• Reading Age / Audience: Middle-grade (ages approx. 8–12+), also beloved by older readers who cherish classic stories of discovery and sisterhood

• ISBN-13: 9780679847595

• Why You’ll Love It: A classic with heart—beautifully written, full of charm, and still relevant for readers who dream of finding their place and rising to the moment.