Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories (Virago Modern Classics) - Tapa blanda

Streatfeild, Noel

 
9780349010939: Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories (Virago Modern Classics)
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ISBN 10: 0349010935 ISBN 13: 9780349010939
Editorial: Virago Press Ltd, 2020

Sinopsis

'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

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Acerca del autor

Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when the First World War 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. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983.

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BY THE AUTHOR OF BALLET SHOES

In this sparkling collection of festive stories, there are auditions on stage and antics on ice, pantomime trips, holiday adventures and laughter shared with family and friends. Charming, heart warming and funny, these tales will bring joy to readers of all ages.



'Expect escapism and writerly ease as Noel Streatfeild recounts stories of auditions on stage, adventures on ice and holiday mayhem. They're thrilling reads' The Times

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Editorial
Virago Press Ltd
Año de publicación
2020
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0349010935
ISBN 13 
9780349010939
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
176
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Otras ediciones populares con el mismo título

9780349011707: Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories (Virago Modern Classics)

Edición Destacada

ISBN 10:  0349011702 ISBN 13:  9780349011707
Editorial: Virago Press Ltd, 2018
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