--- product_id: 3697168 title: "Mandy: A Classic Story About an Orphan, a Secret Cottage, and Finding Home for Children (Ages 8-12)" price: "KD 4.95" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/3697168-mandy-a-classic-story-about-an-orphan-a-secret-cottage store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Mandy: A Classic Story About an Orphan, a Secret Cottage, and Finding Home for Children (Ages 8-12) **Price:** KD 4.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mandy: A Classic Story About an Orphan, a Secret Cottage, and Finding Home for Children (Ages 8-12) - **How much does it cost?** KD 4.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/3697168-mandy-a-classic-story-about-an-orphan-a-secret-cottage) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mandy, the first children’s novel ever written by the beloved star of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music , Julie Andrews, is a modern classic. Mandy, a ten-year-old orphan, dreams of a place to call her own. Escaping over the orphanage wall to explore the outside world, Mandy discovers a tiny deserted cottage in the woods. All through the spring, summer, and fall, Mandy works to make it truly hers. Sometimes she "borrows" things she needs from the orphanage. Sometimes, to guard her secret, she even lies. Then, one stormy night at the cottage, Mandy gets sick, and no one knows how to find her—except a special friend she didn't know she had. This is the perfect book for ten-year-old girls who love tiny houses and stories filled with hope. Review: Darling book! - Such a darling book! Review: Mandy is A Warm, Cozy Book by Actress Julie Andrews - Mandy is one of those comforting books from childhood that you want to share with your own children and their children and every child you encounter. It becomes extra-special when you realize it was written by actress/singer Julie Andrews (Sound of Music, Mary Poppins) for her own children years ago. Mandy is a 10 year old orphan who is something of a loner. She is not abused at the orphanage (what a relief after reading about so many abused orphans!) and her needs for shelter, food, clothing, and education are met but there is a deeper emotional need that is not. There is one little girl , her roommate Sue, who really craves her friendship but Mandy often goes off on her own daydreaming and pushes Sue aside which hurts the girl. There is a property on the other side of a high stone wall behind the orphanage near the orphanage's orchard. Mandy creates many fantasies in her mind about what is beyond the wall and one day, she climbs a tree and goes over the wall. There is a lovely but abandoned property here with the dearest little cottage. Mandy decides to make it her own and she cleans it and weeds outside and begins to plant a garden. She has to be tricky and "borrow" things from the orphanage to do so but she works one day a week at a local shop and is able to use her earnings to buy seeds and plants. The descriptions of the discovery, her transformation of the cottage and garden, and the peace she finds there are just lovely. It makes me want to go there myself to the English countryside and see the place. Unfortunately , gray skies cover Mandy's newfound happiness. She gets in trouble for stealing things. The Matron forbids her to leave the school property to go wherever she is going and the ignored Sue becomes sneaky and seeks to find out Mandy's secret. At the same time, the gate she had discovered that leads in the property without going over the wall is suddenly locked, she spies what she thinks is a prince riding a horse at a distance (and develops some fantasies about that) and SOMEONE is spying on her-they start leaving her notes. When deadly disaster strikes her and she falls ill at the cottage- well, you'll have to read and see. This book is so charming, sweet, comforting, and warm, I could roll it like my favorite soft blanket around me on a cold day. Don't hesitate to read this if you are an adult. You should never be too old to enjoy such a good story. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #75,710 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #894 in Children's Chapter Books (Books) #1,252 in Children's Classics #1,672 in Fantasy for Children | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 841 Reviews | ## Images ![Mandy: A Classic Story About an Orphan, a Secret Cottage, and Finding Home for Children (Ages 8-12) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zIHAzSMdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Darling book! *by J***E on April 23, 2026* Such a darling book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mandy is A Warm, Cozy Book by Actress Julie Andrews *by T***S on July 8, 2012* Mandy is one of those comforting books from childhood that you want to share with your own children and their children and every child you encounter. It becomes extra-special when you realize it was written by actress/singer Julie Andrews (Sound of Music, Mary Poppins) for her own children years ago. Mandy is a 10 year old orphan who is something of a loner. She is not abused at the orphanage (what a relief after reading about so many abused orphans!) and her needs for shelter, food, clothing, and education are met but there is a deeper emotional need that is not. There is one little girl , her roommate Sue, who really craves her friendship but Mandy often goes off on her own daydreaming and pushes Sue aside which hurts the girl. There is a property on the other side of a high stone wall behind the orphanage near the orphanage's orchard. Mandy creates many fantasies in her mind about what is beyond the wall and one day, she climbs a tree and goes over the wall. There is a lovely but abandoned property here with the dearest little cottage. Mandy decides to make it her own and she cleans it and weeds outside and begins to plant a garden. She has to be tricky and "borrow" things from the orphanage to do so but she works one day a week at a local shop and is able to use her earnings to buy seeds and plants. The descriptions of the discovery, her transformation of the cottage and garden, and the peace she finds there are just lovely. It makes me want to go there myself to the English countryside and see the place. Unfortunately , gray skies cover Mandy's newfound happiness. She gets in trouble for stealing things. The Matron forbids her to leave the school property to go wherever she is going and the ignored Sue becomes sneaky and seeks to find out Mandy's secret. At the same time, the gate she had discovered that leads in the property without going over the wall is suddenly locked, she spies what she thinks is a prince riding a horse at a distance (and develops some fantasies about that) and SOMEONE is spying on her-they start leaving her notes. When deadly disaster strikes her and she falls ill at the cottage- well, you'll have to read and see. This book is so charming, sweet, comforting, and warm, I could roll it like my favorite soft blanket around me on a cold day. Don't hesitate to read this if you are an adult. You should never be too old to enjoy such a good story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless Classic *by J***E on April 1, 2026* Read this book as a child and bought it again for my daughter. She loved it as much as I did. This book stands the test of time and technology. Added bonus of a great discussion with my 10 year old daughter on what we liked and enjoyed. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/3697168-mandy-a-classic-story-about-an-orphan-a-secret-cottage](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/3697168-mandy-a-classic-story-about-an-orphan-a-secret-cottage) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*