Paperback
| Publisher | Collins |
| ISBN | 0006708056 |
| Number Of Pages | 160 |
| Format |
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| Author | Julie Edwards |
| EAN | 9780006708056 |
| Label | Collins |
| Edition | n.e. |
| Studio | Collins |
| Title | Mandy (Armada Lions S) |
| Publication Date | 1974-08-22 |
| Manufacturer | Collins |
Review by L, 2010-08-20
This book is amazing for any young girl to read. I read it when I was young and had to get it for my niece.
Review by J. Hermansen, 2010-02-11
What an adorable book! Easy read and really great story for all ages!
This book was a delightful surprise! Not only is Julie Andrews a talented actress,
she is a talented writer - and this was her first book!
Recommend this highly for anyone. I know i plan to read these to my grandchildren.
I hope to collect them all!
J. Hermansen
Cypress, CA
Review by Anonymous, 2010-02-03
This story begins in a large orphanage for girls in England. The main character is Mandy, a young orphaned girl who lives under the matron's strict, precise rules. But then she discovers something that turns her life upside-down: a tiny cottage, nestled away in the thick woods near the orphanage. The girl immediately falls in love with the little house, especially the magnificent "shell room", and she ultimately claims it as her own. Time and time again, she slips away to her new hideout, and very slowly the house begins to be something beautiful. Walls are scrubbed and furnished, and brilliant flowers are planted outside. Mandy slowly and carefully scrubs and digs away years of filth and grime. But the matron begins to be suspicious, and Mandy must struggle to hide her secret more than ever. Then Mandy falls ill in the cottage. Who will save her? Who is the "secret visitor" who keeps visiting her cottage? This book is interesting, heartwarming, and suspenseful. I loved watching how gradually the cottage became beautiful. The ending is sad and happy at the same time. It's an amazing book and extremely descriptive - for instance, when describing the flowers Julie Andrews says something like this - "Masses of brilliant petals laid thickly on one another." I'd recommend this book to anyone, old or young!
-Mikael
Age 11
Review by P. Walker, 2009-11-28
Bought this book years ago for a little girl in the family and it became her favorite book. Now the next generation is here and I wanted it as a gift. Was so happy to find it and in a collectible form. Shipped VERY timely and exactly as described. I'm VERY happy.
Review by K, 2009-10-23
I have the original hardcover version of this book, given to me at the end of 2nd grade by my teacher. I am 44 years old now and it still one of my all time favorite books. I re-read it every few years, and still cry every time. Young girls will identify with Mandy, whether or not they are actually orphans. How many of us wouldn't just love to find a cottage in the woods that they could fix up and call their own? Highly recommended!
