All the family's support, therefore, is placed behind the one who is most likely to be a champion. David (who is only four when the book starts) is less involved in tennis than the rest of the family, as he is more interested in singing.īy the end of the book, three of the children have decided that they only wish to play tennis for fun, rather than making a career of it.
Nicky has a natural aptitude, but, like Jim, is not a good student, and is also very lazy. Susan is extremely promising, gaining success in tournaments, and recognition by the press. Jim has some ability, but is not a particularly good student, as he argues with his father, and can be rather stubborn. Initially, the children are taught by their father.
He gives them a fancy moneybox – the „Tennis House” – and says they should all try to save money to pay for racquets, balls, and anything else they might need. Also in the household are Annie (formerly a circus acrobat, now their cook), and Miss Pinn ("Pinny") who was trained as a governess, but is more of a „mother's help”, since all of the children go to school.ĭr Heath's father had once been first class at tennis, and he encourages the children to take it up. Reissued in A Puffin Book series of best-loved childrens classics, this is a sharp and funny story that. Mary Noel Streatfeild, known as Noel Streatfeild, was an author best known and loved for her childrens books, including Ballet Shoes and Circus Shoes. (Ballet Shoes, Theatre Shoes, White Boots, Tennis Shoes, Circus Shoes) Noel Streatfeild. Their father is a doctor, and their mother „just the right sort of wife for a doctor”. Theater Shoes (The Shoe Books) by Streatfeild, Noel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tennis Shoes is about the Heath family: Jim and Susan (twins), Nicky and David.
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