Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure Contributor(s): Martin, Ann M. (Author), Parnell, Annie (Author), Hatke, Ben (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1250129532 ISBN-13: 9781250129536 Publisher: Square Fish OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Manners & Etiquette - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2015036613 |
Lexile Measure: 720 |
Series: Missy Piggle-Wiggle |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.1" W x 7.5" (0.60 lbs) 272 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 187795 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: New York Times-bestselling author Ann M. Martin brings her signature warmth and comic genius to a new character. And artist Ben Hatke brings it all to life Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has gone away unexpectedly and left her niece, Missy Piggle-Wiggle, in charge of the Upside-Down House and the beloved animals who live there: Lester the pig, Wag the dog, and Penelope the parrot, among others. Families in town soon realize that like her great-aunt, Missy Piggle-Wiggle has inventive cures for all sorts of childhood (mis)behavior: The Whatever Cure and the Just-a-Minute Cure, for instance. What is a stressed out parent to do? Why, call Missy Piggle-Wiggle, of course A warm middle-grade adventure for readers who enjoy quirky characters and hilarious plots Praise for Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure: A fun family read-aloud, this version will win new fans without alienating devotees of the original series. --School Library Journal " Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's] singular magic can enchant a new generation, thanks to this delightful contemporary follow-up from Martin." --Publishers Weekly, starred review Titles in the Missy Piggle-Wiggle series:Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Won't-Walk-the-Dog Cure |
Contributor Bio(s): Parnell, Annie: - Annie Parnell worked for nearly a decade with some of the most successful writers and producers in television. Today she works as a mommy, photographer, and writer, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two children. Annie's books include Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure and Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Won't Walk the Dog Cure.Martin, Ann M.: - Ann M. Martin is the New York Times-bestselling author of Rain Reign and many other award-winning novels and series, including the much-loved Baby-Sitters Club. She lives in upstate New York.Hatke, Ben: - Ben Hatke is the author and illustrator of the New York Times-bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy, the picture books Julia's House for Lost Creatures and Nobody Likes a Goblin, and the graphic novels Little Robot and Mighty Jack. He lives and works in the Shenandoah Valley with his wife and their boisterous pack of daughters. |