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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b><i>New York Times</i>-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!</b> <p/>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. <p/>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! <p/>A warm middle-grade adventure for readers who enjoy quirky characters and hilarious plots <p/><b>Praise for <i>Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure</i></b>: <p/>A fun family read-aloud, this version will win new fans without alienating devotees of the original series. --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>"[Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's] singular magic can enchant a new generation, thanks to this delightful contemporary follow-up from Martin." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/><b>Titles in the Missy Piggle-Wiggle series</b>: <br><i>Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure</i><br><i>Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Won't-Walk-the-Dog Cure</i></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"[Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's] singular magic can enchant a new generation, thanks to this delightful contemporary follow-up from Martin." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review <p/><i>Rain Reign</i>: <p/><b>A <i>New York Times </i>Bestseller<br>A <i>New York Times</i> Notable Book</b> <p/>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. --<i>The New York Times Book Review</i> <p/>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. --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, <b>starred review</b></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Ann M. Martin</b> is the <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author of <i>Rain Reign</i>, and many other award-winning novels and series, including the much-loved Baby-Sitters Club. She lives in upstate New York. <p/><b>Annie Parnell</b> 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 <i>Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure</i> and <i>Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Won't Walk the Dog Cure</i>. <p/><b>Ben Hatke</b> is the author of the <i>New York Times-</i>bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy as well as the picture book <i>Julia's House for Lost Creatures</i>. He lives and works in the Shenandoah Valley with his wife and their boisterous pack of daughters.</p>

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