Discover books similar to "Ballet Shoes"

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

A classic children's novel about Mary, a young English girl who returns to England from India after the death of her parents. She is sent to live with her uncle on his large country estate, where she discovers a hidden, neglected garden and, along with new friends, works to bring it back to life. Like Ballet Shoes, this book features strong, determined young protagonists and explores themes of resilience and self-discovery.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

A Little Princess

Another classic children's novel by the author of The Secret Garden, A Little Princess tells the story of Sara Crewe, a young girl who is sent to boarding school in London while her father goes off to war. When she is suddenly left penniless and forced to work as a servant, Sara uses her imagination and kindness to make the best of her situation. This book shares the themes of resilience and self-discovery with Ballet Shoes and features a strong, determined young female protagonist.

Louisa May Alcott

Little Women

This beloved classic follows the lives of the four March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - as they grow up in Civil War-era New England. Each sister has her own unique personality and ambitions, and the book explores themes of family, love, and personal growth. Like Ballet Shares, Little Women features strong, determined young female protagonists and deals with themes of ambition and self-discovery.

Jeanne Birdsall

The Penderwicks

This modern children's classic tells the story of the four Penderwick sisters as they spend the summer at a beautiful estate in the countryside. Along the way, they make new friends, have adventures, and learn about themselves and each other. Like Ballet Shoes, this book features strong, determined young female protagonists and explores themes of family, love, and personal growth.

Elizabeth Enright

The Saturdays

This Newbery Medal-winning book tells the story of the four Melendy siblings, who decide to pool their allowances and have an adventure-filled

Joan Aiken

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

This classic children's novel tells the story of two cousins, Bonnie and Sylvia, who must band together to survive when they are sent to live at the remote and mysterious Willoughby Chase. Along the way, they encounter all sorts of dangers, from wolves to evil governesses. Like Ballet Shoes, this book features strong, determined young protagonists and explores themes of resilience and self-discovery.

Elizabeth George Speare

The Witch of Blackbird Pond

This Newbery Medal-winning book tells the story of Kit Tyler, a young girl who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Connecticut after her grandfather dies. When she is accused of being a witch, Kit must rely on her courage and quick thinking to clear her name. Like Ballet Shoes, this book features a strong, determined young female protagonist and explores themes of resilience and self-discovery.

Catherynne M. Valente

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

This modern children's classic tells the story of September, a young girl who is swept away to Fairyland on the back of a green leopard. Along the way, she meets all sorts of magical creatures and has all sorts of adventures. Like Ballet Shoes, this book features a strong, determined young female protagonist and explores themes of resilience and self-discovery.

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

The Changeling

This classic children's novel tells the story of Barbara, a young girl who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle after her parents die. When she discovers that she is actually a changeling, a fairy child who was switched at birth, Barbara must come to terms with her true identity and find a way to return to her fairy family. Like Ballet Shoes, this book features strong, determined young protagonists and explores themes of resilience and self-discovery.