Noel Streatfeild's position in the children's book world is unique. She is endlessly inventive, full of verve and real understanding of the surfaces of childhood

Times Literary Supplement

A wonderful story of music and family and finding home, from the beloved author of Ballet Shoes.The Forums are a musical family, and one child, Sebastian, shines out as a prodigy. He is a brilliant violinist and when his talent is recognised, he is wanted the world over. Myra, Wolfgang (named after Mozart) and Ettie thought it was wonderful at first, but after four years of touring the world with their brilliant brother they've changed their minds. Now, what they long for, is a home of their own, not a hotel in Vienna or Venice or Moscow. But to their mother and father, a life of travel is exciting - all any child could want. How can the children make the grown-ups see sense?Myra makes a plan - 'Operation Home' - and is determined to make it succeed.
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A heart-warming story of music, family and finding a home by Noel Streatfeild, the author of Ballet Shoes,
When Sebastian, a gifted violinist, is declared a prodigy, the whole Forum family travels the globe as he plays concerts worldwide to enthralled audiences. At first, it's an exciting adventure for them all, but as the months turn into years, the children long for their sprawling, beloved, messy home, Apple Bough. And for Wag, the friendliest dog you could ever meet. While the Forum parents see their children as 'world citizens' on a global adventure, Myra, Sebastian, Wolfie and Ettie are more homesick by the day. So Myra makes a plan - 'Operation Home', and the children are determined to see it succeed.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780349010915
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Virago Press Ltd
Vekt
200 gr
Høyde
201 mm
Bredde
142 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

Forfatter

Biographical note

Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when the First World War broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to RADA where she became a professional actress. She began writing children's books in 1931 and Ballet Shoes was published in 1936. She quickly became one of the most popular authors of her day. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983.