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Mary Poppins (Odyssey Classics) (Paperback)
by P. L. Travers
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Story, Magic, Ages 9-12, Children's books |
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A British middle class classic of the world's favorite nanny that will leave kids memories treasured for a lifetime, showing that all that wonder lies behind even the most mundane things. |
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Author: P. L. Travers
Publisher: Odyssey Classics
Pub. in: September, 1997
ISBN: 0152017178
Pages: 224
Measurements: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00298
Other information: Revised edition
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Like an old-fashioned nanny, on the surface Mary is severe, critical and exacting. After all, she is entrusted with the serious job of raising British children. Underneath the self-satisfied, and even annoyingly "practically perfect" exterior is a magical soul, who befriends an odd lot of misfits and manages to charm everyone, including some lonely and neglected middle-class British kids of the very early 20th Century. And who can explain jumping into chalk pictures, laughter that sends you floating and many other odd occurrences that Mary takes as matter-of-fact.
Young Jane and Michael Banks have no idea what's in store for them when Mary Poppins blows in on the east wind one autumn evening. Soon, though, the children are having tea on the ceiling, flying around the world in a minute, and secretly watching as their unusual nanny pastes gold paper stars to the sky. Mary's stern and haughty exterior belies the delightful nonsense she harbors; her charges, as well as her literary fans, respect and adore her.
Mary Poppins is a spectacular book about imagination and magic. It fulfills your heart with joy once you open the first page. And it is especially a wonderful book for children because children at a young age have a special gift in their minds imagination. When you read this book you will understand every single thing Mary Poppins does and how she does it for example when Mary Poppins first appeared popping out from a rocket on Guy Fawke's Day. Younger readers will walk into Mary's world without batting an eye
The value of reading the Poppins series is that the books don't match the fun but more saccharine movie. The subtleties of a main character who is both lovable and cranky all at the same time make for fun family discussions and learning how to love people for their individual quirks, despite their more annoying characteristics. Every child should have the opportunity to enjoy this quirky, unique classic.
Target readers:
Kids aged 9-12
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P.l. Travers wrote eight books, as well as several other books for children and adults. Her writing was not limited to novels, as she also served as a drama critic, travel essayist, reviewer and lecturer in her career.
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Life was never the same again for the Banks family after the astonishing Mary Poppins blew in with the east wind. Mary Poppins is like no other nanny the four Banks children have ever seen. She whirls into their home and "spit-spot"; she works her inimitable brand of magic to make even the bland seem extraordinary. An endless source of fascinating adventure, she slides up the banister, produces an endless array of tricks from her empty carpetbag, and ensures their lives will never be the same. This revised edition introduces some delightful new characters.
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Jesse Williamson (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
This book is just wonderful, and I find it difficult to imagine any child who loves reading not liking it. It has a sense of mystery, even sanctuary about childhood. In the end, I read it as a fairy story, although I'm sure that there are other paths just as rewarding. In any case, it's got elements of the fantastic, just a little hint of romance, a drop of melancholy, and enough humor and imagination to keep both younger and older readers entertained and smiling. In its own way it made my soul feel a little happier on the day I read it, and it's for that more than anything that I recommend it. |
Lara Means (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
I bought a copy of this book when I was 9. I read it, loved it, but as any child would, eventually lost it. As I was going through a pile of stuff in the attic the other day, I came across it once again. The pages were yellowed and torn, and the spine was falling apart, but the story never lost its magic. I was engrossed in the characters' every move, and I actually cried when the book reached its end. I would recommend Mary Poppins for readers of all ages, for it is a work of art that leaves memories that will be treasured for a lifetime. |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
Whether you're a child, a child at heart, or someone who wants to re-discover your childhood, read these Mary Poppins books! This is the first in P.L. Travers' Mary Poppins series. And no, Mary if not practically perfect, she is perfectly perfect! There are too many things that I love about these books to list them all: the comedy, the quotable quotes, the lessons to learn, the fabulous writing style. I'm so glad I discovered these great books; I urge everyone else to too at every chance I get! |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-05 00:00>
Mary Poppins is a wonderful book with many fantastic adventures. There is something clearly magical about Pamela Travers' creation. In fact, it was such a special work that Walt Disney spent 20 years thinking about this story and several years in correspondence with Travers to gain approval from her and the rights to make a movie based on her stories. Travers was quite reluctant as she had seen what happened many times when a film studio got a hold of a book. It was not until Walt met with her in person, in London, that she agreed-but upon condition. She had to agree with the work as it progressed, and in fact, remain as consultant to the film. Travers met Julie Andrews and thought she was absolutely perfect for the role commenting that "she certainly has the nose" for the part. After Disney spent 2 years working on Mary Poppins, Travers viewed what had been done, expressed her requirements, and continued as consultant on the film.
There has been much written about the faults of the Disney film. Many have said that the characters and the feel of the story are utterly wrong. That, in short, the story had been diluted and the vision lost. I submit that there has never been such great effort put forth by a film maker to create a film that would remain true to its original written form. There certainly were many changes made. The original story is not really one story, but rather, a string of adventures. This would not work as a film. What the Disney crew did was create a story line to stitch all of those little bits together. The film was probably one of the greatest musicals created. Travers, who was much like Poppins, herself was satisfied with the end product. This speaks volumes.
Read the books. Watch the film. You will not be at all disappointed. |
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