Epically Good Greek Myths

by R.A. Spratt

Featuring sword-happy heroes, badly-behaved Gods, a monstrous minotaur, a narcoleptic dragon and more nymphs than you can poke a stick at!

Master storyteller R.A. Spratt (bestselling author of Friday Barnes and the Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt podcast) weaves her comedic magic through this captivating collection of epic tales, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Paul Jennings.

The indomitable Nanny Piggins casts aside classical accounts to reveal what really happened all those years ago on Mount Olympus, and it involves way more cake than you would imagine. This book is perfect for bedtime, long bus rides or when you’re stranded on the international space station and the internet goes down.

‘This is a wonderful collection of tales. I would have read it even if I wasn’t cursed to live on a deserted island with no-one for company except the snakes on my own head.’ ­– Medusa

‘I loved Spratt’s sympathetic portrayal of the monster community. I finally felt truly seen.’ – the minotaur


‘No comment.’ – Zeus

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction

259 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 4, 2025

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

[Georgia · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son (9) and I read Nanny Piggins at bed time. We both love this book so much, we borrowed it from the library but will be buying our own copy to read over again!

These modern,feminist, piggist stories of Greek mythology are delightful! I've learned, and retained, the stories of the Ancient Greek story days ;) R.A.Spratt has beautifully wound contemporary life and perspectives, into the old violent stories, to create loving, funny, rebellious and thought provoking tales which leave you laughing and wanting to eat cake.

I'm so thankful for this time that I get to share these books and happy moments with my son.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hilariously retells famous Greek myths through the perspective of a sweet-loving pig nanny who cleverly inserts her own kind into the classic tales. At first, I was a bit confused by her habit of swapping characters’ genders, but I soon realized she does it to see her kind in the stories. The fun facts sections were a highlight—I really enjoyed them!

[Caroline Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't get to read all of this, as someone was waiting to borrow it, but what I read was very entertaining and I would love to finish it when I get the chance.

As I am not familiar with Greek myths, I would like the input of someone who is.

[Mary Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great audiobook