- Audio Cassette
- Publisher: BBC Audiobooks; Unabridged edition (November 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 075406932X
- ISBN-13: 978-0754069324
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 12.4 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
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From School Library Journal
Grade 4-6–Cassian, Primrose, and Daisy, children of rich Papa Darling, are neglected and unloved. Their mother disappeared without a word and since then they have been cared for by a revolving door of nannies, each one more horrible than the last. Throughout these bad times, the children have cultivated their own special talents. Cassian's love of machines, Primrose's culinary skills, and Daisy's deep understanding of psychology enable the siblings to band together and ultimately reunite their parents. One part Pippi Longstocking, two parts Lemony Snicket, Little Darlings is a cleverly written satire on the ingenuity of children and the callous materialism of the British upper classes. The narrative slows at times with the introduction of myriad absurd characters, and the use of British slang and dialect, although appropriate for the novel, might be problematic for less competent readers. While the story might find fans with readers hungry for more Lemony Snicket-type books, others should consider this novel only as a secondary purchase.–Melissa Christy Buron, Epps Island Elementary, Houston, TX
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
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A dark comedy about a family of very bad children - Primrose, Cassian and Daisy, Enter nanny Petronella Fryer - Nanny Pete - in a Jag XJS. She's different, there's the stubble for a start. They're all about to embark on what can only be called a comic caper which leads to their missing mum.
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Those fabulous Little Darlings, Aug 20 2005
By Jmw's Books "jmwbooks" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Little Darlings (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved this book which is aimed at an juvenile audience but so full of wry humor that adults will be thoroughly entertained. If you adore the Lemony Snicket books, you'll like this one!
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Great fun to read, July 13 2005
By Sheeptracks - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Little Darlings (Mass Market Paperback)
I read this book outloud to my 9 1/2 year old daughter who hung on every word. It was an unusual plot, and of course, it was fun to see that the kids can outsmart the adults at almost every turn. All of the characters were interesting and quirky but believable also. This is a really good book to read together but kids would enjoy it on their own too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Do you want to laugh outloud?, Mar 31 2005
A Kid's Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Little Darlings (Paperback)
This is the funniest book I've read in a long time and I read LOTS of books! Daisy, Cassian, and Primrose Darling have a father and stepmother who don't pay attention to them and they hate nannies. They have gotten rid of every single nanny they've been given so far --- and plan to keep doing that -- that is until Nanny Pete who is really a burgler comes to take care of them. The kids go on a fantastic adventure. Just wait until you see how! I love this book and hope there is another one coming soon very very soon.
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