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The Unexpected Mrs Pollifax (Mass Market Paperback)

by Dorothy Gilman (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Fawcett Books; 1st Ballantine Books Ed edition (3 Mar 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0449208281
  • ISBN-13: 978-0449208281
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 369,595 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars This book keeps you glued to your seat!, 6 Dec 1998
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Dorothy Gilman is a very successful author of many children's novels, including the Mrs. Pollifax series. The accomplished author was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on June 25, 1923, to James Bruce, who was a minister, asd Essa Gilman. After a while Dorothy fell in love with a man named Edgar A. Butters Jr. and married him on September 15, 1945; she was 22. She had two children by him, Christopher and Jonathon, but unfortunately her marriage ended in a divorce in 1965. In her career as an author she earned many awards for her various writings. Dorothy Gilman is a democrat and her religion is Congregational. Today, in her spare time she contributes to many magazines. Some of the are Redbook, Good Housekeeping, and Lady's Home Journal. Today Dorothy is in her mid-seventies.

In the book that we read, 'The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax,' the main character, Mrs. Emily Pollifaxfaces many obstacles. If you were to take one look at her you would think she would be just an average granmother. Well, your wrong; this middle aged widow, mother of two, and grandmother of of three is very active volunteering at the hospital rolling bandages and working in the gift shop. Always wanting to be a spy, Mrs. Pollifax went to the CIA hoping to take a job in espionage. Luck was with her that day and she got the job. Some examples of how Mrs. Pollifax is risky is her time spent planning an escape route inside her cell, running from a burning car about to explode, dodging bullets as they tried to escape, and hiding in ditches neat the sea that occasionally filled with water that could of easily drowned her. An example of when she was lovable was when she became friends with Senor DeGamez, the person in charge of the Parrot Bookstore. We think Mrs. Pollifax is a very charming, sweet, proper, and adventurous lady. We recommend 'The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax' to anyone.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual Premise, 3 Aug 1999
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A wonderful and origional story of espionage carried out by an older woman who is feeling bored and useless.This delightful older heroine and wanna-be spy really captured my attention. Not only is the story interesting and well-done, but I love the statement the author makes by using an older woman. It sort of made me less afraid of getting old to see an example of how one really can continue to live to the fullest, as long as one is willing to still take a few risks. Although I normally prefer characters near my own age, this novel I think has appeal for any age, and besides, I always sort of wanted to be a spy too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars AN ENCHANTING SERIES, 20 Jul 1999
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All of the books in the Mrs. Pollifax series (as well as the whole of Mrs. Gilmans' works) are truly delightful. The reader will be swept away by the adventure, humor and intrigue, all the while learning about the customs and history of foreign lands. You can start with any book in the series, but if you have the chance, read them all. They are not to be missed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Lot of Fun
I recently reread Dorothy Gilman's "The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax" for the first time in over a decade. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars All the plot developments were not unexpected
This is the first time I read a book by Dorothy Gilman's book. I was a bit disappointed, because my Japanese review book says it is a very funny spy story and Amazon. Read more
Published on 27 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK EVER!!
I would rate this book more than 5 stars actually more like 10!! Wonderful plot,characters, wonderful everything!! It even got me into playing solitaire!! Read more
Published on 25 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Expect Fun
Gilman's Mrs. Pollifax is one of the best characters in spy fiction. This little old lady (not quite so old, actually) deconstructs all expectations inherent in the spy genre,... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS CHARMING!
This book is absolutely charming. It deals with an amateur that has to deal with each obstacle with her wits. Foreign locales and unexpected events made this a joy to read.
Published on 24 Aug 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Begining!
The series opener, this book has a lot to reccommend. Imagine your grandmother joining the CIA, and getting trapped in Albania her first time out. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, lighthearted fun
Please don't pass Mrs. Emily Pollifax by! She may be 'older', wear bizarre hats and be a little naive, but she's one plucky lady! Read more
Published on 1 Jul 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun, light read
What a fun, short and very entertaining read. The perfect antidote to my Rushdie-inspired overdose of literature with a capital L.
Published on 2 Dec 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars An unexpected first adventure
The first book in this great series is suspensful. A bored Mrs. Pollifax decides to take up spying to enliven her life. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 1997

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