Books like Skating Shoes (Shoes #7) by Noel Streatfeild
Harriet Johnson’s long illness leads her doctor to prescribe ice skating as a recovery exercise. With the support of her brothers, she joins a local rink and meets Lalla, an experienced skater who becomes her close friend and mentor in the world of ice skating.
First publish date: 1951
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Noel Streatfeild
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