Ballet Shoes (Dramatised) (Abridged) Audiobook

" I'm glad I finally read one of the infamous Shoe Books, mentioned in You've Got Mail. The book was an ok read. I particularly liked the British humor. One of the most appealing things about the book was how Streatfeild gave each of the girls (Pauline, Petrova, and Posy) distinctive personalities. They each have their own goals--Pauline to be an actress, Petrova to be an aviator, and Posy to be a ballerina. "

" I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had a little more background in ballet and understood what movement the names were referring to. "

" Super cute! It was nice to read a children's book from the 30's without it being, like, weirdly racist or anything. "

" A very sweet read and I love the independence of these girls. That is a great message in and of itself. I wish I had read it when I was younger however, because I think I would have appreciated it better then. Reading the dialogue as an adult was rather jarring to me and it left me with a "Leave it to Beaver" sort of feeling. "

" i love posy shes so cute and she loves ballet so do i "

" I felt like the plot was a little thin and didn't ever really develop into a climax, but I didn't hate it. "

" i haven't really read this book but the blurb looks really good. "

" I forced myself to at least read half of this book, but I could just never get into it enough to finish. Sad, because I was hoping for it to be something great to read to my daughters. "

" This book is "in my bones". The only book I took with me when I ran away aged 9. "

" Written very classically, I loved the character development in this book! Learning all their backstories and seeing them age made this a pleasurable read :) "

" I have wanted to read these books ever since the movie You've got mail. I saw it in the library and wasn't disappointed. I loved following the girls through their experiences. Loved it! Looking forward to the next book. "

" Oh, I did love Noel Streatfeild. I haven't read her in years, but I'm getting a little misty-eyed just remembering this book. "

" Published in the 1950's makes it a little bit more boring . . . but it still has a strong story line and a great plot. "

" I keep coming back to this again and again. One of my all time favorites, despite the title. "

" This was one of my faves when I was young and it was a happy re-read. Now, on to _Skating Shoes_, which--contrary to popular Meg Ryan movie opinion--is not out of print. "

" this is a book for people who love a good english kick to a book and for someone who loves dancing (especially ballet) "

" A boring book about three boring, perfect little girls. "

" I absolutely adored this book! Read it in middle school and it was such a great story! A must read for any young girl, but don't hesitate to pick it up as a teenager. I would love to read this again. :) It has something for every type of girl. "

" Really good book about three orphans who learn to survive by dancing, acting, and Flying?. "

" A book about three sisters as different as can be and their life in pre-war England. "

" I saw this movie, so I wanted to find out how it compares with the book. It's a really good story about three girls who are dedicated through hard times to be their best in what they do! This book makes me want to stay on stage for the rest of my life! :D "

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" Listened to this one in the car this Summer while running around with my girls. They enjoyed it and I enjoyed the fact they were quiet and not fighting while running errands. "

" On the suggested summer reading list for students. "

" This is a wonderful book about three sisters, Pauline, Petrova, and Posie, who get enrolled in ballet classes and all take something different out of it and become different things. Highly reccomend it. "

" Fun story about three orphans who are adopted and eventually must learn to dance and act to support their family. First in a trilogy (I believe) that I want to finish. Light hearted and I enjoyed the characters. "

" I love this book! The situation that they don't have enough money. I was so glad that the 3 children Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil were adopted by GUM.A wonderful book. "

" I love this book. it is one of my favorites. I love the dancing and acting in it and the storyline. "

" I finally got around to reading Ballet Shoes, a book my daughter adores and has three copies of, and see why it has been loved by children and adults for decades. Now that I've spent time with Pauline, Petrova, and Posy, my life will never be quite the same. :) "

" I absolutely love this book I read the whole thing in a few days. Pauline, Petrova, and Posy are amazing characters. Five stars yay!! "

" This is one of the very first books I checked out from the library all by myself. I remember really liking it, and reading the entire series of Shoes books in about a week. Sadly, I don't actually remember any of them at all anymore--time for a reread I guess! "

" Super cute! It was nice to read a children's book from the 30's without it being, like, weirdly racist or anything. "

" wow, i read this book so many times, i literally KILLED my copy! i love this book! "

" Really good book about three orphans who learn to survive by dancing, acting, and Flying?. "

" This is a wonderful book about learning and growing as a unique family. The characters are well crafted and every little girl can find a character to identify with. "