White Boots

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:49:12 +0000

A timeless children’s classic about ice-skating, friendship and ambition, from the beloved author of Ballet Shoes. Perfect for all children who love skating, dancing and performing.Harriet’s best friend Lalla dreams of being the best skater in the world — but when Harriet discovers her own natural talent on the ice, the girls’ friendship comes under threat.Will Harriet choose Lalla, or her own glittering future?

Thursdays Child’

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:38:09 +0000

A thrilling, classic children’s adventure with a courageous heroine, from the beloved author of Ballet Shoes.Margaret Thursday was named after the day she was found on the church steps as a baby. But she isn’t really an orphan – each year a bag of gold coins is left at the church for her keep. However, when Margaret is eleven years old, the money suddenly stops and her guardians have no choice but to send her away to an orphanage.The orphanage is worse than they could have imagined. The children are poorly treated and barely fed, and fearless Margaret soon makes herself the enemy of the evil matron who runs it. Vowing to protect her new friends, Peter and Horatio, Margaret plans their daring escape . . . but she’ll have to outwit Matron at every turn.Margaret’s action-packed adventure, set in turn-of-the-century England, takes her from orphanage to canal boat to the world of the theatre. Through it all, Margaret is propelled by her unwavering sense of self and determination.

Streatfeild Noel — Knigausa Bookstore: Russian Books

White Boots

Thursdays Child’