Madame Doubtfire
Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine is a humorous exploration of family life, published by Puffin on July 2, 2015. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The story centers on siblings Lydia, Christopher, and Natalie, who navigate the challenges of their parents’ divorce, moving between their mother Miranda and their father Daniel, an out-of-work actor.
Readers will find a blend of comedy and poignancy as Daniel takes on the role of a cleaning lady, Madame Doubtfire, to care for his children while disguised. The narrative delves into themes of family dynamics, the impact of divorce, and the lengths a parent will go to maintain a connection with their children. This edition is part of the Puffin modern classics series, offering a fresh look at a beloved tale that has also inspired a well-known film.
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Madame Doubtfire by bestselling author Anne Fine is a wonderfully funny, punchy story about family life. Lydia, Christopher and Natalie are used to domestic turmoil. Their parents’ divorce has not made family life any easier in either home. The children bounce to and from their volatile mother, Miranda, and their out-of-work actor father, Daniel. Then Miranda advertises for a cleaning lady who will look mind the children after work – and Daniel gets the job, disguised as Madame Doubtfire.
This bittersweet, touching and extremely funny book inspired the highly successful film Mrs Doubtfire, starring the late Robin Williams.
Madame Doubtfire is reissued in ‘A Puffin Book’ series of Puffin modern classics.
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