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Noel Streatfeild

1 series 8 books in order

Mary Noel Streatfeild was an English author known for children's books, including the "Shoes" series, though these were not a single series. She won the third annual Carnegie Medal for The Circus Is Coming. Random House, the US publisher of Ballet Shoes (1936), used the word "Shoes" in the titles of some of her subsequent children's books. She wrote under the pseudonym Noel Streatfeild.

Born
1895
Known for
Shoes

Series by Noel Streatfeild

Shoes

8 books in order · 1936–1985

  1. Cover of Ballet Shoes

    Ballet Shoes

    1936 · Noel Streatfeild

    Three orphans, Pauline, Petrova, and Posy, vow to make a name for themselves and, with a kindly benefactress's help, enter the world of show…

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  2. Cover of Tennis shoes

    Tennis shoes

    1937 · Noel Streatfeild

    Tennis became important in the Heath Family's life early on; the twins were only nine, and the others younger, when they started to play. Their…

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  3. Cover of Skating Shoes

    Skating Shoes

    1951 · Noel Streatfeild

    Harriet Johnson, who has been ill for a long time, is prescribed ice skating by her doctor as a strengthening exercise. Her brothers scrape together…

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  4. Cover of Dancing Shoes

    Dancing Shoes

    1958 · Noel Streatfeild

    When Cora Wintle goes to pick up her orphaned niece Rachel, she discovers that Rachel's adopted sister Hilary would be perfect for her dancing…

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  5. Cover of New Shoes

    New Shoes

    1960 · Noel Streatfeild

    No one in the Reverend Bell's family wants to leave their beloved old parish and move to Crestel New Town, where people haven't had the chance to…

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  6. Cover of Traveling Shoes

    Traveling Shoes

    1962 · Noel Streatfeild

    Tired of being world citizens, traveling with their brother on his tours as a violin prodigy, the Forum children, Myra, Sebastian, Wolfgang, and…

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  7. Cover of Family Shoes

    Family Shoes

    1985 · Noel Streatfeild

    A happy, loving family with varied capacities and ambitions works to find opportunities despite the limitations of their circumstances. When the…

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  8. Cover of Theater Shoes

    Theater Shoes

    Year unknown · Noel Streatfeild

    Three orphans are forced by their grandmother, a famous actress, to enter a theater school. Unable to pay tuition, they receive scholarships from the…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Noel Streatfeild written?

We list 8 books by Noel Streatfeild across 1 series, published between 1936–1985 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Noel Streatfeild's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Ballet Shoes.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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