Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild

Ballet Shoes

Shoes #1

Noel Streatfeild

304 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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 thei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,880 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
hopeful 58%
inspiring 46%
funny 28%
relaxing 28%
adventurous 23%
emotional 23%
reflective 19%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
informative 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 19%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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