Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure

Ann M. Martin wurde in Princeton, New Jersey (USA), geboren. Sie war Lehrerin und arbeitete als Lektorin in einem New Yorker Kinderbuchverlag. Mittlerweile lebt sie vom Schreiben und hat bereits viele Romane veröffentlicht, die vielfach ausgezeichnet wurden.

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 plotsPraise 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 reviewTitles in the Missy Piggle-Wiggle series:Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever CureMissy Piggle-Wiggle and the Won't-Walk-the-Dog Cure

The classic Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series has sold millions of copies around the world. Now her niece, Missy, is in charge of "curing" bad behavior in this middle-grade refresh of a beloved series. New York Times-bestselling author Ann Martin brings her signature warmth and comic genius to a new character. Award-winning artist Ben Hatke brings Mrs. Piggle-Wiggles world to life!