Books like New Shoes (Shoes #10) by Noel Streatfeild
Reverend Bell’s family faces a challenging move from their beloved parish to Crestel New Town, a place that has yet to develop close community ties. The kids—Paul, Jane, Ginnie, and Angus—rise to the task of cultivating friendship in their new home. Ginnie, along with her new friend Admiral Oakley, devises a plan to bring the residents together. The Bells collaborate on Ginnie's “Our Day” celebration, confident that their efforts will foster a welcoming atmosphere in the otherwise unfamiliar town.
First publish date: 1960
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Noel Streatfeild
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