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Party Shoes

by Noel Streatfeild · 1945

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Set during and after the second World War, this classic novel tells the story of Selina, who has been sent to live with her aunt, uncle, and cousins in the country. When Selina receives a parcel from her godmother in America it causes much excitement among her and her cousins, and, to Selina's delight, the parcel contains a beautiful party dress and a pair of party shoes. But delight turns to dismay when she realizes that she may never have an occasion to wear such a wonderful outfit - until, that is, she and her cousins come up with an idea of organizing a pageant...'

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisWorld War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
theatretheatreMore like thisLess of this
Setting
20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisWorld War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisBritishBritishMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
medium · 243 pages

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