Twelve-year-old Anastasia has a series of disastrous experiences when, expecting to get a job as a lady's companion, she is hired to be a maid. What could possibly go wrong during one unforgettable summer? A Hilarious Misunderstanding: Anastasia dreams of being a sophisticated companion, but she ends up with a maid's apron and a run-in with a garbage disposal that costs her more than she earns. An Unlikely Alliance: She expects to hate her wealthy employer's granddaughter, Daphne.
Instead, they team up for a secret plot that might be their most disastrous-and brilliant-idea of all. A Witty Heroine: Anastasia faces every catastrophe-from a lumpy disguise to a party full of surprises-with a dramatic flair that will have readers laughing out loud. A Funny Middle Grade Classic: A beloved book from the classic Anastasia Krupnik series by Newbery Medal-winning author Lois Lowry, perfect for fans of Judy Blume and Beverly Cleary.
Twelve-year-old Anastasia has a series of disastrous experiences when, expecting to get a job as a lady's companion, she is hired to be a maid. What could possibly go wrong during one unforgettable summer? A Hilarious Misunderstanding: Anastasia dreams of being a sophisticated companion, but she ends up with a maid's apron and a run-in with a garbage disposal that costs her more than she earns. An Unlikely Alliance: She expects to hate her wealthy employer's granddaughter, Daphne.
Instead, they team up for a secret plot that might be their most disastrous-and brilliant-idea of all. A Witty Heroine: Anastasia faces every catastrophe-from a lumpy disguise to a party full of surprises-with a dramatic flair that will have readers laughing out loud. A Funny Middle Grade Classic: A beloved book from the classic Anastasia Krupnik series by Newbery Medal-winning author Lois Lowry, perfect for fans of Judy Blume and Beverly Cleary.