Mr. Gedrick and Me

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?
- A Touch of Magic: Mr. Gedrick might seem like just a nanny, but his methods involve a car named Fred, a world inside a globe, and more than a few impossible tricks.- Grief and Healing: The Darrow family isn’t just messy; they’re broken. This is a story about how a family learns to piece itself back together after an impossible loss.- Sibling Relationships: Stanley, his athletic older brother Fergus, and his artistic sister Amelia are drifting apart. Can they find their way back to each other before it’s too late?- A Modern Mary Poppins: Perfect for readers who love classic tales with a fresh, funny, and heartfelt twist.