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Set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, "Party Shoes" follows Selina, a child sent to the English countryside with her aunt, uncle, and cousins. When a parcel arrives from her American godmother, it sparks excitement and hope for her and her peers, especially as it contains a beautiful party dress and a pair of special shoes. Confronted with the prospect that she may never have a suitable occasion to wear them, the children rally together, planning a pageant that brings joy and community spirit to their post-war lives.
First publish date: 1947
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Noel Streatfeild
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