'Classic Noel Streatfeild at her warm-hearted best. I absolutely adored it' HILARY MACKAY
There are stories for everyone in this captivating collection by one of the most beloved writers in children's literature: unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships; young performers on stage for the first time and exciting crime-solving adventures.
'Their charm lies in their evocation of the small, everyday dramas of childhood . . . Such rewarding reading'
***** Daily Telegraph
Illustrated by Peter Bailey
Über den Autor Noel Streatfeild
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Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. Although she was considered the plain one she ended up leading the most glamorous and exciting life! After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when WWI broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to RADA where she became a professional actress. She began writing children's books in 1931 and Ballet Shoes was published in 1936. She quickly became one of the most popular authors of her day. When she visited Puffin exhibitions, there were queues right out of the building and all the way down The Mall. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983. Noel Streatfeild lived in London. She died in 1986.
