Skating shoes - noel streatfeild

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? A skating champion.

An unlikely friendship.

A fateful pair of white boots.

Read the classic that has captivated generations Its a stroke of great luck when Harriet Johnsons doctor prescribes skating after an illness that has left her feeling frail and listless.

For on her very first day at the rink, Harriet meets orphaned Lalla Moore, who is being brought up by her wealthy aunt Claudia to be a skating champion.

Although they have little in common, the girls form a fast friendship.

Harriet is energized by talented, funny Lalla, and Lalla in turn blossoms under the affection of openhearted Harriet.

The girls skate together more and more.

But just as Lallas interest in skating starts to fade, Harriets natural talent begins to emerge.

Suddenly Lalla and Harriet seem headed in two very different directions.

Can their friendship survive? This beloved childrens classic is the perfect gift for girls who dream of spending days at the ice rink and becoming a figure skating champion.

Adult readers may remember the Shoes books from Youve Got Mail.