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The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles was the second children’s novel ever written by Julie Andrews, the beloved star of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. Perfect for young readers who love whimsical stories about magic! 

The Whangdoodle was once the wisest, the kindest, and the most extraordinary…

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1 author picked The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

My fifth-grade teacher read this book to my class in 1987, and it lit my imagination on fire!

I would have gone to school, even if it were optional while she was reading this story about three children who learn how to “see” their way to a world of magic and adventure. They ultimately discover myriad and sundry wonderful creatures in a fantasy world where wonder abounds.

I love the understanding that magic is right under our noses, just waiting to be discovered! 

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