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Noel Streatfeild was an English author renowned for her children's literature. Her works often depicted the lives of the British middle class with intricate details and profound insights into human nature. Streatfeild's writing style was well-received by readers, and her books are still widely read today.

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“During the last six months the little girl Harriet, without her noticing it, had disappeared and a new Harriet had taken her place. A Harriet who looked much the same outside, but was more of a person inside.”

People Inspirational Change

Book:Skating Shoes

Source: Skating Shoes

“Dignity is trained into royal children before they can toddle, graciousness, consideration for others, an unshakable belief in the greatness of their position.”

Dignity Ballet Shoes Richard The Third

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Source: Ballet Shoes

“It's about that applause I want to speak to you. I want you to remember that when you've done a little dance or a song or sketch, the applause which you get is not only because you yourself have done your best, but because each of those men is seeing in you someone he loves at home, and because of you is able to forget for a little while the unhappiness of not being in his home, and in some cases the great tragedy of not knowing what has happened to the children in his family.”

War Acting Stage Singing Theater Dancing Applause

Book:Theater Shoes

Source: Theater Shoes

“You never can tell what's magic.”

Book:Ballet Shoes: Ballet Shoes

Source: Ballet Shoes: Ballet Shoes

“There is no doubt a new dress is a help under all circumstances.”

Helping Doubt Circumstances Dresses No Doubt

Book:Ballet Shoes

Source: Ballet Shoes

About the Author

Born: December 24, 1895
Died: September 11, 1986
Known for: Author
Quotes: 5

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