Shoes Books in Order
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The Shoes book series follows the lives of children from various families as they navigate challenges related to community, identity, and personal growth. Set in different locations, the stories often involve orphans or families striving to build connections and find their place in the world. Central themes include friendship, ambition, and the search for belonging, with each book highlighting the unique struggles and aspirations of its young protagonists.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1936 · 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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Buy on Amazon1937 · 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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Buy on Amazon1951 · 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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Buy on Amazon1958 · 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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Buy on Amazon1960 · 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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Buy on Amazon1962 · 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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Buy on Amazon1985 · 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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Buy on AmazonYear 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
What order should I read the Shoes books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Ballet Shoes”.
How many books are in the Shoes series?
We list 8 books by Noel Streatfeild , published between 1936–1985.
Where can I buy the Shoes books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.