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Mandy (Julie Andrews Collection) [Paperback]

Julie Andrews Edwards , Johanna Westerman
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (173 customer reviews)

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Book Description

August 15, 2006 8 and up Julie Andrews Collection

The magic of finding a home Mandy, a ten-year-old orphan, dreams of a place to call her own. Escaping over the orphanage wall to explore the outside world, Mandy discovers a tiny deserted cottage in the woods. All through the spring, summer, and fall, Mandy works to make it truly hers. Sometimes she "borrows" things she needs from the orphanage. Sometimes, to guard her secret, she even lies. Then, one stormy night at the cottage, Mandy gets sick, and no one knows how to find her—except a special friend she didn't know she had.


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For an orphan child whose life is filled with comfortable, predictable sameness, with no particular hardships, life is, well, all right. Really, what does Mandy have to worry about? So it comes as a surprise even to Mandy when a small restlessness begins to grow in her. This lonely ache sets her to wandering farther afield, and leads her to a startling and wonderful discovery over the orphanage wall--a very old, very small, seemingly abandoned cottage. Embarking on a clandestine domestic fantasy involving gardening tools and soap flakes, Mandy finds herself being less than honest about where and how she's spending her days. Holding her secret closer and closer to her heart, this imaginative dreamer inadvertently endangers her reputation--and her life.

For every child who has fallen in love with The Secret Garden or A Little Princess, Julie Andrews Edwards's 1971 novel will be a heartwarming discovery. Any sometimes-lonely child with a giant imagination will recognize Mandy's dreams and rejoice in her ultimate fairy-tale happy ending. Judith Gwyn Brown's Edward Gorey-esque pen and ink drawings (with none of Gorey's sinister air) are quietly memorable. Fans of Julie Andrews Edwards--Sound of Music star of stage and screen--will be thrilled to see her latest children's book, Little Bo: The Story of Bonnie Boadicea, or to an earlier favorite, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"Beautifully written, sensitive. A joyous novel." -- -- Language Arts --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 8 and up
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins; 2 Revised edition (August 15, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061207071
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061207075
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (173 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Julie Andrews Edwards is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment. She is perhaps best known for her performances in Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and The Princess Diaries. Ms. Edwards is the author of many favorite children's books, including Mandy and The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles.

Customer Reviews

I read this book when I was 10 years old. Yvonne Chavez  |  26 reviewers made a similar statement
Mandy makes the cottage her own by planting a garden and cleaning the rooms. Katrina Elizabeth  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
`Mandy' was a wonderful book, beautifully written, and an absolute joy to read. G. L. Scanlan  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The very best "children's book" I have ever read. October 19, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is one of my top 10 favorite books ever. I first read Mandy when I was 11 or so and I've read it over and over since then. I've given this book to 6 nieces and each one has loved it as well. A young English girl, a secret cottage, different flowers she plants, and odd English foods (to an American) she snacks on all add up to a book one could read over and over. I only wish J.A.Edwards wrote more for this age group. It's a beautiful story you'll never forget. You'll find yourself thinking of people you'd like to give it to - and not necessarily children!
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I really loved this book! January 28, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
The book Mandy was given to me on Easter about three years ago. I started reading it and immeadiately loved it. Mandy is about a ten year-old orphan girl who yearns for something she can call her own. Thenn one day she finds it. At the edge of the orphanage there is a high wall. Mandy climbs over it and follows a path till she discovers a wonderful little cottage! The rest of the story is about how she tries so hard to keep the cottage to herself. I loved this story because every kid shares Mandy's feelings at some point in their childhood.I could feel Mandy's feelings as if they were my own as I read the book.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite books as a little girl May 15, 2007
Format:Paperback
"Mandy" by Julie Andrews Edwards is a delightful tale about an orphan who finds an abandoned cottage and tries to make it her own. Mandy's character is easy to love and you are drawn right into the story. Whenever Mandy is hiding from her roommate, you are holding your breath right along with her! There are several hard lessons that Mandy has to learn and I think that once she's set on the right track, she makes a good role model for girls everywhere.

I would definitely recommend this book. And if you enjoy this story, you'll probably like The Secret Garden (HarperClassics) by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorite Childhood books
Wow, blast from the past! This is one of those books that you will still remember 25 years after reading it! Read more
Published 8 days ago by Bookie At Heart
5.0 out of 5 stars a favorite
This was my favorite book as a kid, I read it over and over! I think about it from time to time but wasn't sure if I would be able to find it because I couldn't remember the... Read more
Published 13 days ago by atomsi
5.0 out of 5 stars Named a daughter after this book!
This was and remains my favorite book from childhood. I first read MANDY as a girl and was completely enchanted by the writing style and premise. Read more
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I read this book when I was a child and ordered it. My 9 year old daughter read it and enjoyed it. It is a nice book, especially for little girls to read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jewels
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any age.
I borrowed this from the library, I loved it so I sent it to my granddaughter. She was so excited to get it in the mail and has just started reading it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kathi Owens
5.0 out of 5 stars Mandy
This book is great. If you liked Secret Garden you will like this book also. Great book for children to read.
Published 3 months ago by Harley
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story
This book is wonderful for girls. It has a sweet storyline that is easy to read and enjoyable. I have 5 daughters ages 24 to 7 and they have all loved this book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kmeadows
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Children's find
I saw Julie Andrews on the Today show, talking about the books she had written. I had no idea she was a children's author. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gram
3.0 out of 5 stars It goes on and on and on...
I read this to my 8 year old. It is a sweet story, but it went on way too long for me. The tone that grated on me throughout the book was that she had never been so depressed,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by em's
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book ever!
My grandmother gave this book to me when I was about 9 or 10 (I think it was Christmas or Birthday 1977)and going through a really rough time at home. Read more
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