Mr. Gedrick and Me

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?

• Magical Nanny: Mr. Gedrick arrives unannounced with a retractable pointer and a mysterious past, ready to help the Darrow family whether they want him to or not.
• Family Healing: Ever since their dad died, Stanley and his siblings have drifted apart. It will take more than just a clean house to bring them back together and help them smile again.
• Brother and Sister Story: Stanley feels ignored by his older brother, Fergus, and his artistic sister, Amelia. But with Mr. Gedrick's strange help, they might just find their way back to being a family.
• Contemporary Magical Realism: Perfect for middle grade readers who love stories where extraordinary things happen in an ordinary world, with all the warmth of a modern classic.