Mr. Gedrick and Me
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 6 hour read

Mr. Gedrick and Me

By Patrick Carman

A mysterious nanny arrives to mend a grieving family's broken bonds with a touch of magic.

6.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 416 ratings
224 pages· 41,848 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Stanley Darrow's life is in disarray after his father's death, leaving his family struggling to cope. Enter Mr. Gedrick, a peculiar nanny with a knack for transforming chaos into order. As he tidies their home, Stanley wonders if Mr. Gedrick can also heal their hearts. But what secrets does this enigmatic figure hide behind his crooked grin? Can he truly help Stanley, his siblings, and their mother find their way back to each other? Discover the magic and mystery that could reunite a fractured family.

From the publisher

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? –Jim Benton, New York Times bestselling author of the Franny K. Stein and Dear Dumb Diary series

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Words
41,848
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
Books about wishesBooks about family lifeBooks about coping with deathBooks about nanniesBooks about family
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This book is so much fun. It has just the right amount of magic and reality to spark imagination and feel empowered that hard things are possible.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.2
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
October 8, 2019
First published
November 7, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062421616

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