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Madame Doubtfire
Miranda Hilliard does not live with her husband, Daniel. He wants to see the children more often, but they live with Miranda. One day Madame Doubtfire comes to work for Miranda and help with the children. But Madame Doubtfire seems strange, more like a man than a woman...
[Penguin Readers Level 3]
[Penguin Readers Level 3]
56 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2008
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October 6, 2019
Entirely strange and much more attractive than the film - the viewpoint is absolutely changed. I saw the Robin Williams role as eccentric, now I realise that the man was desperate and quite pessimistic about his family. great dialogues, adventurous and with knowledge of family dynamics, especially the one with teenagers, adolescents and pets.
May 30, 2013
No one would notice she's a man i guess??
July 19, 2025
As a massive fan of the movie, I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy this book, but it now seems to be one my favourite reads of all time! Equally as unique and touching as the film, yet not a carbon copy. The humor and warm-nature of the story is the underpinning that makes it both an amazing book, as well as an unforgettable film. I'm so glad I came across this book, and will certainly be recommending it to others
May 4, 2025
Loved it
December 22, 2012
-Level
Penguin readers 3
-Time
80min
-7words
divorce/husband/pretend/housekeeper/children/quarrel/peace
-Question
1) The husband was good at acting like a women Have you acted like a man?
- No, not at all! I want to have very short hair and wear black suit like a man! It sounds interesting.
2) The main character divorced his wife and met his children once a week. What do you think it is good for their children?
- Of course the best way is to live the same house and raise children together, but if it is difficult, to meet once a week is good idea.
Divorce is one of the big problem, and it is important to think how to raise children after divorce. I think the way to meet children as a housekeeper is a good way!
Penguin readers 3
-Time
80min
-7words
divorce/husband/pretend/housekeeper/children/quarrel/peace
-Question
1) The husband was good at acting like a women Have you acted like a man?
- No, not at all! I want to have very short hair and wear black suit like a man! It sounds interesting.
2) The main character divorced his wife and met his children once a week. What do you think it is good for their children?
- Of course the best way is to live the same house and raise children together, but if it is difficult, to meet once a week is good idea.
Divorce is one of the big problem, and it is important to think how to raise children after divorce. I think the way to meet children as a housekeeper is a good way!
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