A classic story by beloved author Streatfeild is back in print. Two girls with little in common other than a love of ice skating forge a fast friendship, but they soon seem to be heading in very different directions. Can their friendship survive?
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A classic story by beloved author Streatfeild is back in print. Two girls with little in common other than a love of ice skating forge a fast friendship, but they soon seem to be heading in very different directions. Can their friendship survive?
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Add this copy of Skating Shoes to cart. $0.99, good condition, Sold by ZBK Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Woodland Park, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Yearling.
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Add this copy of Skating Shoes to cart. $1.62, good condition, Sold by Jenson Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Logan, UT, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Yearling Books.
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This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Add this copy of Skating Shoes to cart. $1.99, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Yearling Books.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
This was the first book by Noel Streatfeild that I ever read, and I have read it several times throughout the years. The story of Harriet Johnson and her family is true to the nuances of competitive skating and to the relationships between children and their family and friends.
The portrayal of the Johnson family is right on--a typical British family of the time period. They are a warmhearted group whose devotion to one another and willingness to help others is a fine example to children. I personally find the mannerisms and language charming, and a nice glimpse into English family life. Harriet, the little girl who is urged to begin skating to improve her health, is an appealing child who is determined to master her new sport. Success doesn't spoil her and we cheer as she shows the makings of a champion. Lalla, her wealthy little girlfriend, is more of a stuck-up sort, but she gets a nasty comeuppance and emerges a better person in the end.
I would recommend this book very highly, not only for skating fans, but for Anglophiles of any age and anyone who enjoys a pleasant story with a positive moral at the ending.
