Lesley Barnes

Lesley Barnes

  • 5 stars across 8 books
Noel Streatfeild (Author)
Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. Although she was considered the plain one she ended up leading the most glamorous and exciting life! After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when WWI broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to RADA where she became a professional actress.

She began writing children's books in 1931 and Ballet Shoes was published in 1936. She quickly became one of the most popular authors of her day. When she visited Puffin exhibitions, there were queues right out of the building and all the way down The Mall. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983. Noel Streatfeild lived in London. She died in 1986.
1st October 2012

Snow Queen

The enchanting fairytale retold through simple and engaging text with stunning original artwork. Gerda and Kay are best ... MoreSnow Queen

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6th September 2018

A Vicarage Family: Imperial War Museum Anniversary Edition

Part of a stunning new design partnership between Puffin and the Imperial War Museum, this is a charming novel from ... MoreA Vicarage Family: Imperial War Museum Anniversary Edition

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6th September 2018

Remembrance: Imperial War Museum Anniversary Edition

Part of a stunning new design partnership between Puffin and the Imperial War Museum, this is an unforgettable novel fro... MoreRemembrance: Imperial War Museum Anniversary Edition

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6th September 2018

Stay Where You Are And Then Leave: Imperial War Museum Anniversary Edition

Part of a stunning new design partnership between Puffin and the Imperial War Museum, this is an unforgettable story fro... MoreStay Where You Are And Then Leave: Imperial War Museum Anniversary Edition

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26th August 2019

Bauhaus Ballet

Watch the dancers as they leap, spin and kick their way through this beautiful pop-up book. Inspired by the eccentric an... MoreBauhaus Ballet

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1st October 2020

Jill and Lion

In the hotly anticipated follow-up to Jill & Dragon, feisty Jill and her loyal companion Dog are back and ready for anot... MoreJill and Lion

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3rd June 2021

Meet the Artist: Sophie Taeuber-Arp

* Featuring quirky, delightful illustrations by Lesley Barnes and fun, engaging text by Zoe Whitley. * New title in the ... MoreMeet the Artist: Sophie Taeuber-Arp

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1st January 2015

Flyaway

While visiting her father in hospital, 13-year-old Isla meets Harry, the first boy to understand her and her love ... MoreFlyaway

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