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Mary Poppins Comes Back

P.L. Travers
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Mary Poppins Comes Back

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

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P.L. Travers

Mary Poppins Comes Back

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

London, England • 1930s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Mary Poppins Comes Back by P.L. Travers follows the return of Mary Poppins to the Banks family. Set in 1930s London, the story continues to explore the magical adventures and moral lessons experienced by the Banks children under the guidance of their magical nanny.

Fantastical

Adventurous

Nostalgic

Playful

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.3

16,003 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mary Poppins Comes Back by P.L. Travers enchants with its witty prose and imaginative adventures, capturing the whimsical charm of its predecessor. While the magical nanny's return is celebrated for its creativity, some reviewers note a lack of character development. Despite this, the book remains a delightful read for both children and adults seeking nostalgia.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mary Poppins Comes Back?

A reader who enjoys Mary Poppins Comes Back by P.L. Travers will likely appreciate whimsical, family-friendly tales filled with adventure and magic. Fans of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory might find similar joy in its imaginative storytelling and charming characters.

4.3

16,003 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

London, England • 1930s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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