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Title details for Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers - Available

Mary Poppins

by P.L. Travers
Sophie Thompson
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Mary Poppins is like no other nanny the four Banks children have ever seen. She whirls into their home and "spit-spot," she works her inimitable brand of magic to make even the bland seem extraordinary. An endless source of fascinating adventure, she slides up the banister, produces an array of tricks from her seemingly empty carpetbag, and ensures the Banks' lives will never be the same.
"When Mary Poppins is about, her young charges can never tell where the real world merges into make-believe. Neither can the reader–and this is one of the hallmarks of good fantasy." – The New York Times

"Delightful nonsense that defies an age boundary of appreciation." — Booklist

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  • Release date

    June 10, 2008

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780739385654
      • File size: 109112 KB
      • Duration: 03:47:18

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 6.1
    • Lexile® Measure: 840
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 0-3

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Sophie Thompson is truly star quality in her reading of Travers's classic children's book. Number Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane is never the same after the arrival of the magical nanny. Thompson captures the many enchanting characters, be they man, woman, child or beast. Her portrayal of Mary Poppins embraces all aspects of her personality: her vanity, curtness, irascibility, and most of all, her charm. Children and adults of all ages will enjoy this performance. S.E.S. (c) AudioFile, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      The east wind drops the mysterious Mary Poppins onto Jane and Michael's doorstep in response to their mother's advertisement for a nanny. Narrator Sophie Thompson conveys the story's sense of wonder with drawn-out or whispered words. And with bubbly enthusiasm she provides a diverse range of voices for the numerous human and animal characters frolicking in Poppins's magical outings. Thompson's high-pitched voice works well to inject some humor into the female characters; however, many of the male voices, like Mr. Banks's and Bert's, suffer, coming across more like the voices of boys than of men. While the fuzzy transitions between characters may cause slight confusion, young listeners will most likely be whisked along by the energetic performance. M.F. (c) AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:6.1
  • Lexile® Measure:840
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-3

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