Nanny Piggins and the Rival Ringmaster

Nanny Piggins #5

by R.A. Spratt

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.

Genres: Childrens, Middle Grade, Fiction, Fantasy, Animals

297 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2011

About the author

R.A. Spratt is an award-winning author and television writer. She lives in Bowral, Australia with her husband and two daughters.

Reviews

[Neko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sometimes when I read books in series too close together I meld them into one book...IT also doesn't help that I'm leaving this review NOW and not when I actually finished the book.

If you've ever read a NP novel you'll know how much of a pest the Rival Ringmaster can be and within this novel he's nothing BUT trouble, of course, with a healthy slap of comedy so you won't actually get mad at him!

There are some references in the book that may go over the little ones head but the older set of kids will probably pick up on and find amusing. The reference to Cirque de Soleil had me chuckling though.

The chapter about the high school reunion..Well that was a bit of an eye opener!!! I never really expected that.

[Marisa Maloney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always the best read aloud for a variety of ages. Best for road trips and anytime you’re in the car. The audio version is only on audible but we often listen to them again.

[Molly Grimmius · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is just not a Nanny Piggins that fails with us. We always end up laughing at all the chocolate laced antics and her ability to saw such blatantly honest truth about certain topics always make this mom smile. This one features more of the circus, the ringmaster and Mr. green’s past including his first name… gasp!

[Lauren Pavlovich · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't think I was the target audience for this book but I love Nanny Piggins so obviously I'm going to read it.

[Ava · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

[IvyZuzu · Rating 4 out of 5]

This amazing book features a lot of fun bits and pieces of stories each with its own unique problems and solutions. The target audience is for around 8-12 year olds, but mainly suitable for all. The main character, Sarah Piggins (Nanny Piggins) comes across her biggest challenges yet - her ringmaster’s arch enemy. Nanny Piggins challenges the enemy to a battle based on circus skills to win her circus mates over. Who will win?

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This pig!!!! ❤️ She's like Amelia bedelia and Mary poppins and the irrepressible spunk of Olivia the pig all rolled into one. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this series.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another fun read aloud! I think the earlier installments were funnier, but this still made the kids laugh. :)

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the book that my 2 beginner readers chose as their read aloud reward for when they had read to me each day. They loved it.

[Diana Eberhardt · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books are really funny.

[Emily LaSalle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really Good! Made me laugh so much!

[Jeanette Lukens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listening to these with the kids just may be my favorite thing.

[liso · Rating 5 out of 5]

11yo boy and 8 yo girl are still loving this series, even though it’s not necessarily my cup of tea.

[Zach Strassburger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to the audiobook on a long drive with children. Funny as always!

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE it! It is a really good and adventurous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!💜

[Sara-Zoe Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is back up to snuff and Nanny Piggins is better than ever. Book 4 shook my faith, but only a little (you'll note I still gave it a 5 star rating). This book brought back longer adventures and even *gasp* some failure on Nanny Piggins part. Which just makes her more spectacular when it all comes out right in the end.

[Nikita · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book makes you think what idiots some of the characters are...but it's a good book for young people. I've grown past it now, but it is funny in some chapters. Not bad for 10 - 12 years olds, but I don't find it interesting anymore.

[Tasmyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the series

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it's hilarious and crazy! I also like all the ideas in the book.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is sooooo funny! I just like be Nanny Piggins - highlights were the Easter chapter and the spoof of cirque de soliel!!!!

[Rachel Ho · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHY IS THIS SERIES SO UNDERRATED

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter loves the crazy antics of Nanny Piggins and her penchant for chocolate. And parents get a bit of a laugh too, which is always a bonus.

[Caleb Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny

[Maraia]

It's really funny!1