Set in 1930s London, the story follows three adopted sisters—Pauline, Petrova, and Posy Fossil—who are left to fend for themselves when their guardian, Great Uncle Matthew, disappears on an extended expedition. To help their guardian's niece pay the bills, the girls enroll in the Children’s Academy of Dancing and Stage Training to earn money as professional child performers. Pauline discovers a talent for acting, Posy becomes a dedicated ballet prodigy, and Petrova struggles to hide her preference for mechanical engineering and aviation over the stage.
This novel serves young readers interested in the technical realities of theatrical training and the historical struggle for financial stability. It attracts those who value stories about practical ambition and the tension between individual aptitude and family duty. Readers walk away with a clear understanding of the discipline required for a career in the arts and the importance of carving out a personal identity when talent does not align with expectations.
Clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1936
- Language
- EN
