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Noel Streatfeild

    December 24, 1895 – September 11, 1986

    Noel Streatfeild was a British author best known and loved for her children's books, which often explored themes of ambition, family, and finding one's place in the world. Her style was characterized by vivid character portrayals, and through her narratives, she often delved into the realities of theatrical and artistic life. Streatfeild captured childhood resilience and independence, setting her stories in London and other captivating settings. Her signature work, which became a template for many subsequent ballet stories, was revolutionary for its realistic portrayal of young performers and their challenges.

    Noel Streatfeild
    Peter and Paul
    The painted garden
    Clothes-Pegs
    Murder While You Work
    Ten Way Street
    The Man in the Dark