A beautiful continuation of Thursdays Child. Set in Londons old world theater, the reader gets to continue Margaret Thursdays journey.
Nora Streatfeild should be a go to author for any fan children's novels.. Far to Go is wonderfully written, with loveable characters, and fun adventures.

I saw this book while scrolling for Historical Romances, but I love a good children's book every now and then, especially since I haven't seen a Historical children's book before. Margaret's backstory was a bit confusing to understand at the beginning, but it was a fun and easy read, and I definitely would have read this when I was younger.

In this continuation of Thursday's Child by Noel Streatfield, Margaret Thursday pursues her dream of stardom, landing a part in a well-known London theater. Unfortunately, word travels quickly and she soon finds herself being followed by an old enemy. Will Margret and her friends be able to outwit Matron before it's too late? Or will Margaret's dreams be taken away from her?

I was thrilled to see this book being published after reviewing the first title in the series. Streatfield has a wonderful talent for writing well-paced novels. The characters are believable and endearing. The story is filled with adventure and twists. The plot is clean while still being engaging. I just love the style of this author. In a market saturated with ill-formed characters and low morals, Streatfield's writing stands above and beyond. I wouldn't hesitate to share this one with any of my kids from ages 9 to early teens. This will be a title that we'll enjoy again and again.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book for review. All opinions are my own.

I received a digital copy of the reprint of Far To Go by Noel Streatfeild originally published in 1976 and re-released 3/8/22 in exchange for an honest review.

Set in London and the surrounding area this is a historical older elementary school age style book. I had not read anything by this author but it reminded me somewhat of Stuart Little in that it is a fantastical series of adventures that do not shy away from large vocabulary words.

I requested this book primarily because You’ve Got Mail is one of my favorite movies - unsurprising for a bookworm I know and when I saw this book on netgalley I was immediately transported to the scene where Meg Ryans character visits the big box book store that put her shop out of business and a customer asks for The Shoe Books and the employee has no idea and she has to spell the authors name while trying not to cry.

I’m a boy mom to to 5 and 8 year olds. I do not think the 5 year old would have the attention span for this and while the cover is pink and our main character is a girl the adventure of it makes it accessible to boys though there is some talk about being proud to own underthings that have lace on them because it means they’re of high quality and I can see mine thinking that weird and lame but we’re I to read it aloud I would just skip over that part. Obviously this book has stood the test of time. I hope everyone that reads it googles jellied eels half way through like I had to. 5/5

A real thrill to go back to my childhood favorite and read this unknown book! Thank you!! Any child who has read the ballet books should find this book appealing as well... and any parents or grandparents who loved those books will love sharing it with them.

Streatfeild was a part of my childhood. I particularly enjoyed her Gemma books, which did not get as much play in the U.S. as the “Shoe” books. It’s good to see reissues of these classic works of children’s literature.

That said, they probably are not for every modern child. They are set more than 100 years ago, and sometimes that time and place context can be a challenge for today’s young readers. Likewise, the language in books of that era is often more complex. However, for those children who are willing to tackle those things, these books are wonderful fun, with their plucky heroine and colorful supporting cast. These books are fairly short and the pacing is quick, so they are not a daunting read otherwise.

Margaret lives with loving foster parents, but when the financial support she has received yearly stops coming, they no longer have the means to care for her. Her life in the orphanage is miserable, but she is bright and courageous, and makes her escape. The adventures that come next help her to become stronger—physically and emotionally. She finds good people. She also finds not-so-good ones. The first book resolves tidily, but wait…there’s more!

The second book focuses on Margaret’s work in a London theatre company. I find her desertion of the theatre troupe from the previous book to be a bit abrupt. Margaret finds a large “family” in the theatre. Her intelligence and flair for the dramatic serve her well. But her adventures are not yet over, simply because she’s found stability! No, a baddie from her past is on her trail.

Possible Objectionable Material:
Lying, running away, deception, perilous situations.

Who Might Like These Books:
Those who like books set in the past, plucky heroines, and adventurous stories. Definitely appropriate for the suggested age range, given the caveats I mention above.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for providing ARCs in exchange for my opinion. It was fun to revisit these stories!

These books also reviewed at https://biblioquacious.blogspot.com/2022/03/childhood-classics-revisited.html

I adore historical fiction, and this is such an interesting premise. I recommend because of the story itself, writing style, and its ability to transport you into a different world/time period.

I really enjoyed the first one in this series and was really looking forward to this one - thankfully, it lived up to my expectations.
When we last left Margaret Thursday, she was playing in a little tent theater and enjoying life. Enter Sarah, the costume mistress, who believes that Margaret is destined for bigger things and off they go to London, where Margaret earns a part in a big play. Friendships are made, adventures are had and an old adversary makes themselves known, looking for revenge. All in all, an utterly delightful story. It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon [IF you are able, get the audiobook for this and the first book - the narrator is just lovely and really adds to the story].

Thank you to NetGalley, Noel Streatfeild, and Harper 360/HarperCollins Childrens Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very sweet and charming book, perfect for middle-grade readers. I would have loved this when I was younger!

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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 phrasing, that I can't explain, and a sort of space for the audience. For me it creates a sense of nostalgia because I read a lot of books written that way growing up! The story is continuing her actress journey as she lands a role at a famous London theatre. Suddenly famous, the news reaches the matron of her old orphanage, who is out to get revenge. Margaret is focused on the play, but she will need to keep her wits about her and enlist the help of friends to keep herself safe.
Margaret is so fun! She is very focused on her career and establishing herself. She is not particularly rambunctious, but she knows her mind and her goals. It is also fun to read about all the new characters! They are all interesting and fun to read about.
Overall, this is a fun read that continues the story. So definitely this is a book where you probably should read the first book! It is a lovely story that I think is suitable for older elementary readers and up, because of some scenes that could be frightening. However, it may differ depending on the person, of course! It is an older style, so be prepared too!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.

First, I love this cover of the book. Minor suggestion but maybe upload this cover page to GoodReads. I believe GoodReads has an older edition of the cover. This one seems more appealing.

I gave this book three stars. Main reason is that since this is a children's book, it seemed to be a lot of depth to it. On Amazon, it says the age range is 9 to 12 years. Issues were brought up such as child abuse (the children in the orphanage being abused) and kidnapping. It could be trigger warnings for some adults.

I also had a hard time understanding a few things that Lizzie said. I understand that she had limited schooling but I had to reread sentences twice to comprehend what she said.

Overall, I enjoyed the character build up. As you can see, I favored some characters over another. My favorites were Margaret, Katie and Sarah.

If a child is doing a book report on this book, perhaps have them take notes on all the characters (you will learn about the characters, as you continue to read it). Also, discuss any questions they have about the book.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this on NetGalley.

"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..."

My mom would have loved all the Noel Streatfeild reissues that have been coming out.

The book starts off a little on the slow side, but once it gets going, it moves. I didn't expect it to turn into a mystery and adventure story, but I'm glad I read it. It's exciting and it certainly kept me glued to my computer, reading as fast as I could without missing anything.