About the book
New York Times bestselling author Patrick Carman delivers a modern reimagining of the classic Mary Poppins tale in this story about family, grief, and healing—with a dash of magic!
Stanley Darrow isn’t sure what to expect when the mysterious Mr. Gedrick appears on his doorstep. He is certain, however, that his family could use Mr. Gedrick’s help: Their lives—and their house—have been a mess since Stanley’s dad died.
The strange new nanny quickly helps them transform their cluttered home into a sparkling and spotless version of its former self, but it’s going to take more than a clean house to help the Darrow family learn to live and love again.
Can Mr. Gedrick help Stanley, his brother, Fergus, his sister, Amelia, and his mom find their way back to each other? And what secrets of his own is Mr. Gedrick hiding behind his crooked grin?
- Magical Nanny: Mr. Gedrick arrives unannounced with a retractable pointer and a mysterious past, ready to help the Darrow family whether they want him to or not.
- Family Healing: Ever since their dad died, Stanley and his siblings have drifted apart. It will take more than just a clean house to bring them back together and help them smile again.
- Brother and Sister Story: Stanley feels ignored by his older brother, Fergus, and his artistic sister, Amelia. But with Mr. Gedrick's strange help, they might just find their way back to being a family.
- Contemporary Magical Realism: Perfect for middle grade readers who love stories where extraordinary things happen in an ordinary world, with all the warmth of a modern classic.
Editions of Mr. Gedrick and Me
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062421616
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062421623
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New York Times bestselling author Patrick Carman delivers a modern reimagining of the classic Mary Poppins tale in this story about family, grief, and healing—with a dash of magic!
Stanley Darrow isn’t sure what to expect when the mysterious Mr. Gedrick appears on his doorstep. He is certain, however, that his family could use Mr. Gedrick’s help: Their lives—and their house—have been a mess since Stanley’s dad died.
The strange new nanny quickly helps them transform their cluttered home into a sparkling and spotless version of its former self, but it’s going to take more than a clean house to help the Darrow family learn to live and love again.
Can Mr. Gedrick help Stanley, his brother, Fergus, his sister, Amelia, and his mom find their way back to each other? And what secrets of his own is Mr. Gedrick hiding behind his crooked grin?
- Magical Nanny: Mr. Gedrick arrives unannounced with a retractable pointer and a mysterious past, ready to help the Darrow family whether they want him to or not.
- Family Healing: Ever since their dad died, Stanley and his siblings have drifted apart. It will take more than just a clean house to bring them back together and help them smile again.
- Brother and Sister Story: Stanley feels ignored by his older brother, Fergus, and his artistic sister, Amelia. But with Mr. Gedrick's strange help, they might just find their way back to being a family.
- Contemporary Magical Realism: Perfect for middle grade readers who love stories where extraordinary things happen in an ordinary world, with all the warmth of a modern classic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr. Gedrick and Me about?
New York Times bestselling author Patrick Carman delivers a modern reimagining of the classic Mary Poppins tale in this story about family, grief, and healing—with a dash of magic!
Stanley Darrow isn’t sure what to expect when the mysterious Mr. Gedrick appears on his doorstep. He is certain, however, that his family could use Mr. Gedrick’s help: Their lives—and their house—have been a mess since Stanley’s dad died.
The strange new nanny quickly helps them transform their cluttered home into a sparkling and spotless version of its former self, but it’s going to take more than a clean house to help the Darrow family learn to live and love again.
Can Mr. Gedrick help Stanley, his brother, Fergus, his sister, Amelia, and his mom find their way back to each other? And what secrets of his own is Mr. Gedrick hiding behind his crooked grin?
- Magical Nanny: Mr. Gedrick arrives unannounced with a retractable pointer and a mysterious past, ready to help the Darrow family whether they want him to or not.
- Family Healing: Ever since their dad died, Stanley and his siblings have drifted apart. It will take more than just a clean house to bring them back together and help them smile again.
- Brother and Sister Story: Stanley feels ignored by his older brother, Fergus, and his artistic sister, Amelia. But with Mr. Gedrick's strange help, they might just find their way back to being a family.
- Contemporary Magical Realism: Perfect for middle grade readers who love stories where extraordinary things happen in an ordinary world, with all the warmth of a modern classic.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mr. Gedrick and Me?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Siblings
Where can I read a sample of Mr. Gedrick and Me?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062421616
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mr. Gedrick and Me?
Patrick Carman
Who is the Publisher of the book Mr. Gedrick and Me?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mr. Gedrick and Me is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062421616) and ebook(ISBN 9780062421623)
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