{"product_id":"mandy-9780061207075","title":"Mandy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMandy, \u003c\/em\u003e the first children's novel ever written by the beloved star of \u003cem\u003eMary Poppins\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Sound of Music\u003c\/em\u003e, Julie Andrews, is a modern classic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMandy, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect book for ten-year-old girls who love tiny houses and stories filled with hope. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdwards, Julie Andrews:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJulie Andrews Edwards is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment. She is perhaps best known for her performances in \u003cem\u003eMary Poppins\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Sound of Music\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Princess Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e. Ms. Edwards is the author of many favorite children's books, including \u003cem\u003eMandy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles\u003c\/em\u003e, and the Little Bo series. She and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, an arts educator and theater professional, have coauthored over twenty books for young readers, including \u003cem\u003eSimeon's Gift\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Great American Mousical\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThanks to You: Wisdom from Mother \u0026amp; Child\u003c\/em\u003e, and the recent \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestsellers \u003cem\u003eThe Very Fairy Princess\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJulie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies\u003c\/em\u003e. Emma is also the author of \u003cem\u003eRaising Bookworms\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50616581619986,"sku":"9780061207075","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6617cf7e-766d-44d9-8ac2-614684883f88.jpg?v=1732505439","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mandy-9780061207075","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}