Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure - by Ann M Martin & Annie Parnell (Paperback)

About the Book

The beloved Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle goes away unexpectedly and leaves her niece, Missy Piggle-Wiggle, in charge of the Upside-Down House and the animals that live there. Families in town soon realize that Missy has inventive cures for all sorts of childhood (mis)behavior, just like her aunt! Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

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

Review Quotes

"[Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's] singular magic can enchant a new generation, thanks to this delightful contemporary follow-up from Martin." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

Rain Reign:

A New York Times Bestseller
A New York Times Notable Book

"If you can read, you'll love this book...It's about love and fealty, fear, hope, the release from burdens, and what kids--all kids--need but often don't get." --The New York Times Book Review

"Newbery Honor author Martin is extremely successful in capturing Rose's perspective and personality... Filled with integrity and determination, Rose overcomes significant obstacles in order to do what is right." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

About the Author

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.

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.

Ben Hatke is the author of the New York Times-bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy as well as the picture book Julia's House for Lost Creatures. He lives and works in the Shenandoah Valley with his wife and their boisterous pack of daughters.