

But it's not long before the Fossils learn that being a star isn't as easy as they first thought.īallet Shoes is the magical, warm-hearted and much loved classic tale of three very different girls who work hard to master their talents. When Sylvia starts to run out of money they hit on an inspired idea: Pauline, Petrova and Posy will attend Madame Fidolia's Children's Academy of Dance and Stage Training - and take to the stage. Ballet Shoes A Story of Three Children on the Stage (A Puffin Book) By: Noel Streatfeild Narrated by: Janet Streatfeild Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins 1.0 (1 rating) Try for 0.00 Pick 1 title (2 titles for Prime members) from our collection of bestsellers and new releases. All three were adopted as babies by Great Uncle Matthew, an eccentric and rich explorer who then disappeared, leaving them in the care of his niece Sylvia. Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil are sisters - with a difference. We three Fossils vow to try to put our name into history books, because it's our very own, and nobody can say it's because of our grandfathers. Posy loves it too she is born to be a dancer and the school is the perfect place for her.Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Petrova hates it, all she wants to do is learn about cars and planes and engines. One of the best-loved stories of all time reissued with a stunning new cover. Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild: 9780525578611 : Books Three orphan girls. Ballet Shoes Noel Streatfeild, Diane Goode (Illustrator) 4.07 35,620 ratings1,599 reviews An alternate cover edition for this ISBN from 1993 can be found here Pauline, Petrova and Posy are orphans determined to help out their family by attending the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training. Pauline adores the school, as she dreams of becoming an actress. This way they will be able to earn some money before they grow up. First she is forced to take in some boarders an engaging and eclectic mix of characters but then she decides that the girls should go to acting school.

But when Gum fails to return after five years, Sylvia’s money begins to run out. At first they lead privileged and sheltered lives. When the three little girls are old enough, they choose the surname Fossil for themselves and vow to make the name famous.

Then off he goes to continue his exploring, saying that he’ll be back in five years’ time. He adopts them, takes them to his London home and leaves them in the care of his niece Sylvia and the family Nurse. Pauline, Petrova and Posy are found as orphaned babies in different parts of the world by eccentric fossil collector and explorer Gum.
