Surrounded by adults who shower him with advice, Lewis is thinking of running away. Then his parents go away for a week, trusting him to the care of Miss Fitchlow, who lets him make his own decisions. Wandering in the park, he meets Mr. Madruga, an elderly man who makes Lewis feel useful for the first time in his life. Their unlikely friendship forms the center of this touching story. "A very funny book". -- New York Times
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Paula Fox was born in New York City. She began writing books for children in the 1960s and by 1978 her contribution to children's literature was such that the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) awarded her the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, a biennial award for an author's entire body of work. Two of her most famous books for chi
More about Paula FoxEdward Ardizzone (1900-1979) illustrated over 200 books and was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for Tim All Alone. He was awarded the CBE in 1971.
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