Hans Christian Andersen Lives Next Door

Written by Cary Fagan · Illustrated by Chelsea O'Byrne

A mysterious neighbor inspires a girl to write poetry, but a revelation could change everything.

3.6 Goodreads · 126 ratings

160 pages· 19,128 words· Est. 2 hour read· 650L

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Bookroo's summary

Andie Gladman's quiet life takes a turn when a mysterious neighbor, who resembles Hans Christian Andersen, moves in. Inspired, she crafts feminist poems from his tales, gaining a friend and newfound excitement. But as Andie's creativity blossoms, a startling truth threatens to upend her world. What secrets does this neighbor hold, and how will they impact Andie's journey?

From the publisher

The arrival of a mysterious new neighbor inspires a kid to write her own poetry in this humorous and unforgettable new middle-grade novel by award-winning author Cary Fagan. Andie Gladman is your typical kid – she lives in a small town, doesn’t have many friends and quietly puts up with taunts from the school bully, Myrtle Klinghoffer. But one day, a new neighbor moves into the house next to Andie’s family . . . and he looks awfully familiar. Could he be famous author Hans Christian Andersen? Andie sure thinks so, and the arrival of this well-known writer inspires Andie to write her own poems (with a feminist twist) based on his classic fairy tales. Her newfound hobby leads her to make a friend and finally feel some excitement about her previously quiet life . . . but will a shocking revelation change everything for Andie?

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