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Dancing in Soot

Name: Dancing in Soot
ISBN: 9780521468558

By Richard Brown

Princess Deirdre’s spotless fair-day outfit faces a surprising, sooty challenge.

humorous · messy · lively · memorable

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family History

What is Dancing in Soot about?

In 1955, eight-year-old Deirdre is dressed as a princess and ready to go to the fair. Her mum warns her to keep her new shoes and socks clean while the grown-ups get ready. But Deirdre and her little brother cannot resist going outside to play. Soon, their exciting game takes an unexpectedly messy turn, leaving Deirdre covered in soot. This funny true story captures a memorable childhood adventure that Deirdre’s family still remembers.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1996

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