Nanny Piggins and the Race to Power

Nanny Piggins and the Race to Power
Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1742754996

Nanny Piggins tries to thwart Mr. Green's political ambitions by running for mayor, an election that takes her from a diabolical fun run to setting the world pole vault record.

The Adventures of Nanny Piggins

The Adventures of Nanny Piggins
Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316230987

Three children and their hilariously subversive nanny pig embark on zany adventures in this award-winning middle grade debut illustrated by Caldecott winnter Dan Santat. The three Green children are cared for by a nanny pig. Yes, a pig--a fabulously sassy and impeccably dressed pig, as a matter of fact! With her insatiable urge to eat chocolate (and feed chocolate to everyone she loves), her high-flying spirit, and her unending sense of fun, Nanny Piggins takes Derrick, Samantha, and Michael on a year of surprises, yummy treats, and adventures they'll never forget. It's no surprise that Booklist proclaimed, "Mary Poppins, move over--or get shoved out of the way." Nanny Piggins is a refreshing and dynamic addition to favorite classic nannies: Amelia Bedelia, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, and, of course, Mary Poppins. Read more books in the series: Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan and Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion.

Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan

Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan
Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2012-07-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316201901

The world's most fabulous nanny pig is back in this side-splitting sequel to The Adventures of Nanny Piggins! When Mr. Green announces his diabolical plan-he has decided to get married-his children are horrified. Because if he finds a wife, he'll get fire their beloved nanny. Breakfast without chocolate? Never! Someone must stop him, and Nanny Piggins is just the pig to do it! R.A. Spratt's delightfully funny follow-up to her award-winning debut is chock-full of surprising adventures for the feisty Nanny Piggins and the adorable children, from being blasted out of a cannon with an arrogant armadillo to dueling a Gypsy Queen over a pit of fire. Dan Santat is back again with his quirky and wonderfully charming illustrations that capture the fun and high-flying spirit of these hilarious stories.

Nanny Piggins and the Rival Ringmaster 5

Nanny Piggins and the Rival Ringmaster 5
Author: R.A. Spratt
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1742744443

In book five of her enthralling adventures, Nanny Piggins discovers some startling truths about the ruthless Ringmaster, provides counselling to a Moldovan princess with pre-wedding jitters, inadvertently wins a Nobel Prize while impersonating her sister and catches up with her favourite 4-tonne friend, Esmeralda the forgetful elephant.

Nanny Piggins and the Pursuit of Justice

Nanny Piggins and the Pursuit of Justice
Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1864718161

Nanny Piggins receives five thousand hours of community service as punishment for illicit tight rope walking but still finds time to engage in shenanigans with the Green children.

Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins
Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2015-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 174275497X

Never fear, Nanny Piggins is here! When Mr. Green calls from a tropical island, begging to be rescued, Nanny Piggins' first instinct is to say no. However, a principle is at stake. No one kidnaps her employer--at least not without written permission from her. So Nanny Piggins sets out to save the hapless tax lawyer, and to do so she must first dabble in a spot of bungee jumping, deceive immigration officials wearing a fake mustache, and seduce the President with her most powerful weapon--the dance of the seven cakes.

Nanny Piggins And The Accidental Blast-Off 4

Nanny Piggins And The Accidental Blast-Off 4
Author: R.A. Spratt
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2011-01-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1742742084

In space, no one can hear you oink! Derrick, Samantha and Michael should be in school. Instead they find themselves in NASA's space shuttle, which Nanny Piggins manages to accidentally launch, blasting them all into outer space. This time she has gone too far!In this thrilling fourth instalment of her adventures, Nanny Piggins wrestles with a crocodile, bungy jumps of the roof using the elastic from Mr Green's underpants, staples chicken wire over their chimney to keep out Santa, captures an apricot danish-loving jewel thief and rescues her brother, Boris, from an onslaught of professional wrestlers.

When the Ground Is Hard

When the Ground Is Hard
Author: Malla Nunn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0525515577

Edgar Award nominee stuns in this heartrending tale set in a Swaziland boarding school where two girls of different castes bond over a shared copy of Jane Eyre. Adele Joubert loves being one of the popular girls at Keziah Christian Academy. She knows the upcoming semester at school is going to be great with her best friend Delia at her side. Then Delia dumps her for a new girl with more money, and Adele is forced to share a room with Lottie, the school pariah, who doesn't pray and defies teachers' orders. But as they share a copy of Jane Eyre, Lottie's gruff exterior and honesty grow on Adele, and Lottie learns to be a little sweeter. Together, they take on bullies and protect each other from the vindictive and prejudiced teachers. Then a boy goes missing on campus and Adele and Lottie must rely on each other to solve the mystery and maybe learn the true meaning of friendship.

The Nanny Piggins Guide to Conquering Christmas

The Nanny Piggins Guide to Conquering Christmas
Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0857980920

Watch out Santa, Nanny Piggins is coming to town this Christmas! This is not a survival guide to Christmas. This is a guide to conquering the Yuletide season! That's right, it is time to take a stand - don't suffer through another year of brussels sprouts, gift-wrapped socks and slobbery kisses from great aunts who forget to put their teeth in. Take control of your Christmas and put the happy back in your holiday, using the handy hints, games and inspiring stories within this book.

Shockingly Good Stories

Shockingly Good Stories
Author: R.A. Spratt
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2021-07-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1760148288

From R.A. Spratt, bestselling author of Friday Barnes, comes this collection of twenty short stories perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Paul Jennings. Featuring fractured fairytales told by none other than Nanny Piggins, previously unpublished Friday Barnes mysteries and a bunch of other hilarious and highly original tall tales. This book will delight kids from seven to seventy, whether they’re after a bedtime story, entertainment for a long car ride or distraction in the doctor’s waiting room!