Far To Go, Noel Streatfeild
Far To Go, Noel Streatfeild
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Far To Go

Author: Noel Streatfeild

Narrator: Lucy Scott

Unabridged: 3 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/02/2020

Synopsis

Margaret Thursday, the unforgettable heroine of stars in this classic children’s adventure from Noel Streatfeild, the beloved author of . 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…

About Noel Streatfeild

Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when the First World War broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to RADA where she became a professional actress.She began writing children's books in 1931 and Ballet Shoes was published in 1936. She quickly became one of the most popular authors of her day. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on February 28, 2022

Margaret Thursday's story continues in this sequel to Thursday's Child. Margaret is as engaging as ever in this second book and acting in a play in London. Things are really falling into place as she is able to share a governess and has some pretty nice digs to stay in with her chaperone, Sarah. The......more

Goodreads review by Morgan on September 05, 2016

Takes me back to childhood! I wish it was longer, but I loved seeing Margaret Thursday again and getting to see what happens to her after the end of Thursday's Child. Cute and fun. Worthwhile read for fans of Noel Streatfeild.......more

Goodreads review by Susie on April 10, 2020

Noel Streatfeild! What a comfort in dark times. Margaret Thursday and then this sequel will cheer you up proper!......more

Goodreads review by Riella on February 13, 2022

The sequel to Thursday's Child, Far to Go continues Margaret Thursday's journey to make herself a name and establish herself. I love the older style that this book is written in! I was trying to explain it to my sister, but it usually involves a 3rd person semi-omniscient narrator, a certain phrasin......more

Goodreads review by Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) on July 27, 2021

At first it was okay, but then it morphed into this weird Oliver Twist meets A Little Princess thing. The wrap was a little too coincidental for me, as if Streatfeild was past her deadline or just tired of writing. At least she didn't turn out to be the daughter of an Earl or something.......more

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