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Mandy (Julie Andrews Collection) (平装)
by Julie Andrews Edwards , Johanna Westerman (Illustrator)
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Story, Picture books, Ages 9-12, Children's books |
| Market price: ¥ 178.00
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¥ 168.00
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MSL rating:
 Good for Gifts |
| MSL Pointer Review:
A story of maturing and growing up, a story of comfort and love, a story of gardening and cottages and imagination and joy shows the magic of finding a home. |
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G. L. Scanlan (MSL quote), New Zealands
<2007-01-05 00:00>
Yesterday I started and finished Ms. Edwards' book Mandy, and I absolutely loved it. I never doubted I would enjoy it, because I tend to like anything Ms. Andrews does, but I'm pretty certain I loved this book for it's plotline and the lovely way it was written, rather than simply because I'm a fan of the author. I loved the style in which it was written, so very descriptive of everything; the cottage, the garden, the animals Mandy met, they all seemed to be in such detail. I also loved some of the little expressions, such as "It was a warm contentment, something like the feeling one gets when hot tea and honey slide way down into one's stomach, only ten times better." And Ms. Andrews has all the emotions and feelings of all the characters involved exactly correct. I'm sure if I were Mandy I would feel the same way, and vice versa if I were Sue or Matron. Your heart really goes out to Mandy, especially when she is sick in the cottage, and when Bill and Anne are telling her that they want to adopt her. Although the ending and some parts of the plot were perhaps slightly predictable, in this case that only enhances the story. It was lovely, because you had a fair idea what was going to happen, and then you were so glad when it did. Or I was anyway. Mandy was a wonderful book, beautifully written, and an absolute joy to read. I'm sure there will be many children who can identify with it or just enjoy it for the lovely style and great plot. I hope when others read it their parents are not interrupting them every five minutes, as was the case with me. That way they will have the chance to read it all in one go, as I'm sure I would have. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and I should like to congratulate Ms. Andrews Edwards on writing something so wonderful for her first story. Now I think I'll have to go and read Dragon: Hound of Honor. And I'm sure I'll read Mandy many times. Personally, I think it was a very good thing that Ms. Andrews Edwards lost the bet with Jennifer. Look what we got out of it. |
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Erika Sorocco (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
Ten-year-old orphan, Mandy, feels like she has nothing of her own, and almost lost among the other thirty children at the orphanage run by Ms. Bridie, where she resides. She dreams of having her very own place, where she can spend time quietly by herself, and where she'll feel as if she belongs. So when she climbs over the large, stone, orphanage wall to explore the outside world, Mandy is ecstatic to find a lonely little stone cottage, hidden among the forest trees and shrubberies. With a few items that she borrows from the orphanage, the cottage becomes a home away from home for Mandy, and a place that she can call her own. To protect her secret place, Mandy lies, and tells no one of where she disappears to for hours at a time. But when she becomes terribly sick, and the people who love her are unable to find her, she must rely on the help of a secret admirer, whom she never knew she had. After reading Mandy, I am amazed to see that famed screen actress Julie Andrews, is as talented a writer, as she is a singer and film star. Andrews writes in such a poetic and descriptive way, that helps the reader to imagine that they are really there alongside Mandy, helping her to tend to her beloved garden, and taking walks amongst the lovely forest. Mandy is a kind and intelligent young character, who longs for a family, and a place to call her own, whom you feel for greatly. Overall, the book Mandy was an amazing, and powerful read that will be loved by all, young and old. Do not miss this delightful story. |
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K. Bala (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
I simply adore this book from start to finish. Mandy is a girl we all can relate to in one way or another. Simple, sweet, idealistic, and yes, she isn't perfect. When she come upon a small hidden cottage near her orphanage grounds, this little girl sets out to make it a place to call it her own - A refuge she can run to and place she can care for to ease her loneliness. We feel her disappointments and rejoice in her victories, we even feel the love for those whom she loves. This is a book about longing, wishes, and finding happiness. A pleasurable read for anyone who has ever felt alone in life. |
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Skye (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
Julie Andrews' name is next to the word "talent" in the dictionary. She can sing better than anyone in the world, she is an absolutely phenomenal, versatile actress (she won an Academy Award for Best Actress to prove it), an absobloominlutely amazing writer and has a personality to die for. Let me ask you, how is it possible to be all these things and then be extremely beautiful? I don't know how she does it! But I'm positively mesmerized by everything she's done. Anyhow, onto the book. Mandy is very well-written and as I've said previously, it's hard to believe that someone who can sing and act as perfectly as Julie can write to wonderful as well! Julie adds so much detail so you know every little thing that’s going on in the story. You can almost smell the flowers and see the garden and feel the love! It's tremendous. I could read this book over and over until someone finally whacks me over the head and slaps me back into reality. If you love this book. I highly recommend Julie Andrews Edwards' other children's novel The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, kind of sounds like something from the woman who put Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious into our vocabulary, doesn't it? 'Whandoodles' is so creative and so wonderful!!! Bravo, Dame Julie! |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
From the minute I picked Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards I knew it would be a great book! How many times did I read it, 5 times. This is my favorite book of all times! I would definitely recommend this book to everyone I know! |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
I absolutely LOVE this book! I read it three years ago and it is still my favorite book to this day! It is about a 10-year-old orphaned girl, named Mandy who is very imaginative. She climbs over the orphanage wall and discovers a cottage. She cleans it up, and has an adventure. Towards the end, she gets trapped in the cottage while it's raining and falls sick. If you want to know what happens read this book! |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
I absolutely love this book. My Grandma gave it to me as a present when I was 8 or 9 and I didn't even really like to read, but this was an amazing story that really captures the reader. Mandy was so interesting to read about. I couldn't put the book down when I started reading it. I would fall asleep reading it! It was an easy book to read, no difficult words or ideas, so it would be ideal for a younger child, but it was also so interesting that an older person could definitely enjoy it. It is still my favorite book. I've loved this book for almost 10 years and I have no idea how many times I read it. But it's still good and draws me into the fantasy ever time I read it. I'd recommend this book for a mom to read to her daughter. I'm sure you'll enjoy this book. |
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Traci Wiggins (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
I read this book about 25 years ago when I was a young girl, and I still remember the feelings that I had when I read it - it was that powerful. I identified with wanting my own space and the feeling that something should change but I didn't know what it was. It was a story of maturing and growing up, it was a story of comfort and love, it was a story of gardening and cottages and imagination and joy. It was absolutely wonderful. Thank you Julie! |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
Mandy by Julie Andrews it is fantasy book with exciting and terrifying things happening to her that make you keep on reading the book. Mandy's plot is that she is an orphan and goes over the big wall were she finds a cottage. Then she says it should be her own and keeps it a secret. Mandy starts to work on the garden and borrows some things from the orphanage. I would recommend this book to another young reader if you like adventure and mystery. I also recommend this book because Mandy is clever and good at solving problems. |
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Kim (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
I grew up reading Daddy Long Legs and Anne of Green Gables, and it wasn't until some time later that I accidentally stumbled onto this book. If you're a fan of those two titles, I recommend you read Mandy. She is such an interesting little girl that you will soon be caught up in her world. You'll hurt when she hurts, and you'll love when she loves. Another one of those spellbinding books you can't put down because you simply can't wait to read what happens next to this little orphan girl who has her own secret. |
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