“Mama, I only want red shoes. Someday when my feet are fixed will you buy some, please?â€
Her mother nodded her head. “I promise, Nancy. You will have your red shoes, my daughter.â€
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The weekend challenge from Trifecta is retelling our favorite story in 33 words only. I read Red Shoes for Nancy by Marguerite Hamilton over and over when I was about 12 years old. The tale of a little girl who only wanted a pair of red shoes resonated with me. I would dearly love to have a copy of the book, but cannot afford the ones I have found for sale. Instead I will remember it in my heart.
Aww. I really, really want you to have a copy of that book. I looked around a little for you but the “best” price I saw was $200 on Amazon, which I imagine is still a little steep. I checked eBay, too, and didn’t see it … but you might want to check there occasionally. You never know! 🙂
I love this for making me remember my favorite childhood book and my search for a copy for HB. Stupidly expensive. Makes you kick yourself for no one having saved them for you. Hubby thinks I am nuts,but I have started a carton or two of HB’s stuff that he will want when he is grown up.
I had completely forgotten this book! What a great memory to bring up.
Thanks so much for linking up with Trifextra this weekend. I, too, wish I could buy you the book. $200. . .hmmm. . .scratches head.
Hope you’ll come back on Monday for our 33rd Challenge Celebration!
I haven’t read this, but I need to. It sounds like an engaging and heartwarming tale.