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White Boots

by Noel Streatfeild   |  Ages 9-12
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White Boots
White Boots

Friendship and rivalry on the ice.

If you're enchanted by stories of personal growth and the complexities of friendship, "White Boots" is for you. It's the kind of book that captures the thrill of mastering a new skill, and the tensions that can arise between friends with shared passions. Plus, the backdrop of ice-skating provides a sparkly contrast to the deeper emotional journey.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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White Boots

by Noel Streatfeild   |  Ages 9-12
Save up to 51%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$14.04  

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ISBN: 9780007111572
Authors: Noel Streatfeild
Publisher: Collins
Date of Publication: 2001-02-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction, Adventure, Sports
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 3814 readers)

Description

Harriet is told that she must take up ice-skating in order to improve her health. She isn't much good at it, until she meets Lalla, a young skating star. Now Harriet is getting better on the ice, and Lalla doesn't like it. Does Harriet want to save their friendship more than she wants to skate?
 

Friendship and rivalry on the ice.

If you're enchanted by stories of personal growth and the complexities of friendship, "White Boots" is for you. It's the kind of book that captures the thrill of mastering a new skill, and the tensions that can arise between friends with shared passions. Plus, the backdrop of ice-skating provides a sparkly contrast to the deeper emotional journey.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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