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Nannycatch Chronicles

by James Heneghan,Bruce McBay

illustrated by Geraldo Valério

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Description

A bit of black humour for kids who will appreciate the tongue-in-cheek tales of Uncle Possum in the Nannycatch Meadows. Poor Uncle Possum! Or should we say: poor animal folk of Nannycatch who have to put up with him.

Themes: humour, environment,animals, environmental destruction

Awards

  • Finalist for the Red Cedar Award (BC Young Readers' Choice) 2008
  • Honourable Mention from The Alcuin Society Award for Excellence in Book Design in Canada 2006

Reviews

“If I could keep only one of these books, it would be Nannycatch Chronicles...These animal stories with a difference will appeal to any child developing a sardonic sense of humour.” TES Magazine

Author Biography

James Heneghan is one of Canada's most celebrated authors of fiction for young people. His award-winning books often tell the stories of teenagers struggling to overcome personal difficulties and have been applauded for their story-telling.

Bruce McBay is a school teacher interested in writing books for reluctant readers.

Illustrator Biography

Geraldo Valério has illustrated many award-winning picture books published in his native Brazil as well as Portugal, the United States and Canada. He lives in Toronto.