Wednesday 10 September 2008

More Noel Streatfeild

I know Noel Streatfeild fans dislike the fact that her books have been re-issued with new titles. I'm not keen either, but if it means more new readers discover this author then I can live with it. Dancing Shoes, originally published as Wintle's Wonders, is a very entertaining and enjoyable read. The story is about a pushy stage-school mother and her ghastly daughter, Dulcie. I was less keen on Tennis Shoes although it had its moments. It's about a tennis playing family. Nicky, the youngest daughter, is the only one who has true talent. She is also spoilt and unpleasant. A bit like Posy, the youngest one in Ballet Shoes who is also a little spoilt and unpleasant ... Tennis Shoes is a bit formulaic but I certainly want to read more Streatfeild.

2 comments:

Liz said...

It's the pink covers I object to, rather than the changed names for titles ... But, like you say, if it means more girls discover Streatfeild ...

I hope they don't colour Nicky Heath pink, though, the way they have with the ballet title ... She's no girly girl

Vintage Reading said...

Yes, that pink does set your teeth on edge a bit and it would never do for Nicky. I wonder if Streatfeild was trying to make a point about a champion's temperament? Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. Nicola