Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories
| Author | : Noel Streatfeild |
| Publisher | : Virago |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2018-11-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780349010946 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0349010943 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 'The wonderful Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories collects, for the first time, nine festive stories originally written for annuals and magazines in the 1940s and 1950s . . . As ever, Streatfeild's children always feel utterly real and relatable. A beautifully produced treat' Anna Carey, Irish Times In this captivating collection of stories by the author of Ballet Shoes, there are auditions on stage and antics on ice, trips to the pantomime, holiday adventures, and laughter shared with family and friends. Charming, heartwarming and funny, this collection will bring joy to readers of all ages. Originally written in 1940s-60s for annuals, magazines and the radio, these stories have never been collected before. With enchanting line drawings by by Peter Bailey. Stories include: The Audition The Bells Keep Twelfth Night The Moss Rose Thimble The Princess The Chain Christmas at Collers The Pantomime Goose Skating to the Stars
