Three orphans are forced to enter a theater school by their grandmother, a famous actress. Unable to pay the tuition, they are given scholarships from the now-grown orphans from Ballet Shoes. Will they be able to live up to their patrons’ legacies? The children are ready to run away—until they discover their hidden talents. Originally published in 1945.
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Three orphans are forced to enter a theater school by their grandmother, a famous actress. Unable to pay the tuition, they are given scholarships from the now-grown orphans from Ballet Shoes. Will they be able to live up to their patrons? legacies? The children are ready to run away?until they discover their hidden talents. Originally published in 1945.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
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 Streatfeild's "Shoes" books ensued, touching on Dancing Shoes, Ballet Shoes, and Skating Shoes, which is absolutely wonderful? That scene made me break down crying, because I had never heard anyone other than myself talk about these terrific books, and the fact that it is tragic that they are mostly out of print and hard to find. This book is a wonderful story of working hard for a goal, and accomplishing it, or at least getting on the road to achieving a reasonable, yet magical, goal. If you want a great book for your favorite elementary school girl, buy this one - then buy the other "Shoes" books (and get a copy of Tennis Shoes for your favorite boy too!)
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read Theatre Shoes when I was eleven years old and I adored it. I read every other "Shoes" book that the nearby library had, and have reread them often since. A few days ago, I finally decided that I wanted to have my own copy and once I bought it, I immediately started reading the book yet again.
I noticed a couple small changes to the book right away, but mostly they were language updates (such as hiccoughed to hiccuped) until I noticed that the description of the Academy was quite different. Comparing my copy (a 2003 printing) to my library's copy (from 1983), I found that in some places over a page of text had been cut, while smaller cuts occurred all over the book. The text was also slightly altered to put a stronger focus on Sorrel's growing up.
This book is still good, but the old version is much better. I will probably buy a used old edition, and return the new one.
I noticed a couple small changes to the book right away, but mostly they were language updates (such as hiccoughed to hiccuped) until I noticed that the description of the Academy was quite different. Comparing my copy (a 2003 printing) to my library's copy (from 1983), I found that in some places over a page of text had been cut, while smaller cuts occurred all over the book. The text was also slightly altered to put a stronger focus on Sorrel's growing up.
This book is still good, but the old version is much better. I will probably buy a used old edition, and return the new one.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Sorrel, Holly, and Mark Forbes, whose father has disappeared in World War II, come from their grandfather's vicarage to live with their previously unknown grandmother, the great actress Margaret Shaw, in wartime London, and attend Madame Fidolia's school. They are "adopted" by the Fossil sisters (Pauline and Posy in California, Petrova flying in the war), and adjust to their talented cousins and new family. A vivid look at theatre life and London; delightful characters; a book that will enchant young and old. When will all this series be reprinted?
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Noel Streatfeild Is A Winner
The quality of this book was not what I expected. It is an old library book, with white tape across the front to cover the library bar code, a piece of tape on a tear on the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Charlotte Turner
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mediocre book
I bought this book for my younger sisters (age 9) some time ago and we just finished reading it today. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jeanise
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
Great book from a great series by a great author. She writes in a clear style that draws you in with intriguing story lines and appealing characters.
Published on April 3, 2010 by LibKat
3.0 out of 5 stars
not as good
I liked ballet shoes so since this was the sequil I wanted to read it and was disapointed. It's not as funny and there's not as many crazy adventures as the first. Read more
Published on February 23, 2008
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Theater Shoes
Theater Shoes is a wonderful story with an attention grabbing plot, a lovely setting, and a well thought out conflict and resolution. Read more
Published on March 14, 2007
4.0 out of 5 stars
A warming and sweet story for all ages
I started the Shoe books a few years ago. The first one was absolutley stupendous and cute. This one is amazing too. Read more
Published on July 20, 2006
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply charming and delightful!
This book is about three children named Sorrel, Mark and Holly. When their grandfather dies and they are sent to live with their maternal grandmother, and former famous actress. Read more
Published on May 24, 2006 by Kind Bean
5.0 out of 5 stars
relating charcters
I think Theater Shoes is a great book fo kids intrested in acting,dancing or singing.This book had three strong charcters intrested in diffrent areas of theater so it was easy to... Read more
Published on August 22, 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars
Theater Shoes
This book is about siblings named Sorrel, Mark, and Holly Forbes. After their grandfather dies they go to live with their grandmother because their mom is dead and their father is... Read more
Published on August 22, 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Re-read it as an adult!
This marvellous book I know by the title Curtain Up, which I've had since I was about nine years old. Read more
Published on May 18, 2003
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