'Classic Noel Streatfeild at her warm-hearted best. I absolutely loved it' Hilary McKay, author of THE SKYLARKS' WAR

'Such rewarding reading' Daily Telegraph

In this captivating new collection, there are stories for every reader to enjoy: unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships, crime-solving adventures and dancers in the spotlight for the very first time.

Originally written for annuals and magazines, these newly discovered stories are collected here for the first time and will be treasured by Noel Streatfeild fans of all ages.

Featuring beautiful illustrations by PETER BAILEY

Stories include:

The Plain One

Devon Mettle

Chicken for Supper

Flag's Circus

The Secret

Coralie

Ordinary Me

Cows Eat Flowers

Andrew's Trout

The Old Fool

Let's Go Coaching

Howard

The Quiet Holiday

Roberta

Green Silk