A review by egbella
Mandy by Edwards, Julie (November 1, 1999) Paperback by Julie Edwards

4.0

This was one of my favorite little books when I was younger, and it has stood the test of time. I love the cute writing style, the many different characters and how likeable they are (mostly), the 'Boxcar children' vibe of Mandy and her cottage, and the growth that happens in several of the characters. There is really no villain, only unhappy circumstances, and even those are resolved quickly, leaving a feel-good, cute little story about a plucky orphan that finds families where she didn't realize she had them.