When Selina gets a parcel containing a beautiful dress and a pair of stunning shoes she is delighted. But, when can she wear them? It is war time and there are'nt any opportunities for such things. She and her cousins decide to put on a show. It's the perfect place for dressing up and dancing. A classic story of a family making play at a difficult time.
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Party Shoes in a nutshell:
Second world war. Girl gets gorgeous frock and shoes from relatives in America – yay! Nowhere to wear them – boo! ‘I know’ say cousins, ‘let’s organize a huge pageant involving the whole town, just so you can wear your finery.’ And that’s exactly what they do!
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A perfect companion to Ballet Shoes, Circus Shoes, Theatre Shoes and Tennis Shoes, this family war-time story was first published in 1946, reissued now in A Puffin Book.
There's great excitement when an unexpected parcel arrives for Selina. A beautiful long evening-dress and shiny satin party shoes - the best present a girl could ever wish for! She can hardly wait for a special occasion to wear them, but there's still a war on and all the grown-ups are far too busy to arrange a party. So Selina and her cousins decide to organize a pageant with acting, singing, dancing and dressing-up. Will Selina find the perfect role in which to put on her amazing new clothes?
