Books by Noel Streatfeild

5 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Shoes series, Noel Streatfeild writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, self-confidence & identity, love & family.

Series

Ballet Shoes
The Circus is Coming
Dancing Shoes
Shoes
3 books · Ages 4–18

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of White Boots
White Boots
Noel Streatfeild
For the child overcoming personal hurdles and learning to navigate complex friendships, this story inspires with its tal
Ages 8–12
Cover of The Growing Summer
The Growing Summer
Noel Streatfeild
Four siblings learn self-reliance and adventure while spending a summer with their eccentric Great-Aunt Dymphna in the w
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
The Circus is Coming
The Growing Summer
Ages 8–11
4 books
The Circus is Coming
White Boots
The Growing Summer
Ages 12–18
3 books
White Boots
Dancing Shoes
Ballet Shoes

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceSelf-Confidence & IdentityLove & FamilyFriendship & LoyaltyFamily & SiblingsGrowing UpMaking FriendsBeing Different

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