Mr. Gedrick and Me

Reviewed by: Kelley Goodfield - Sacopee Valley , Hiram, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 7, 2018

Review

Stanley and his family can not seem to get it together after his father dies. They are all struggling to deal with the loss in their own way, but things are a mess. His mother has had to move her office into the kitchen so that she can try to work and run the house. However, she can not find the inspiration for either thing. When Stanley's mother mentions getting a nanny, Stanley takes matters in his own hands and fills out an application online for one. Soon after, Mr. Gedrick shows up at the door and although Mrs. Darrow is skeptical about hiring him, he wins her over. Mr. Gedrick is not your typical nanny and his magical ways eventually help the family to overcome their grief and go on with their lives. This is a fantastic read for families dealing with grief or even those who aren't. This story is packed full of humor but still has plenty of depth.

Overall Book Score: very good