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Margaret Thursday, the unforgettable heroine of Thursday’s Child stars in this classic children’s adventure from Noel Streatfeild, the beloved author of Ballet Shoes. When Margaret Thursday lands a role as a child actress at a well-known London theatre, becoming famous almost overnight, news of her success reaches her bitter enemy, the matron of her old orphanage.Margaret knows that Matron is set on revenge, but she keeps her head held high, focusing on the play. But Matron’s evil plans are well prepared, and Margaret is going to need her wits about her – and the help of her friends – if she is to escape unharmed…In this historical fiction, Margaret's journey through Europe's theatre scene becomes a classic tale in children's literature. Her experiences in performing arts, action, and musicals have made this a top-rated and best-selling book for kids and juveniles.For fans of Robin Stevens (Death Sets Sail), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Elizabeth Goudge (The Little White Horse), Joan Aiken (Night Birds On Nantucket), and Robert Ingpen (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland). Show more