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Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1947

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Betty MacDonald

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1947
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Small town, USA • 1940s

Publication Year

1947

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonald features a whimsical woman who lives in an upside-down house and helps children overcome various behavioral challenges using unconventional methods. Through stories like "The Won't-Pick-Up-Toys Cure" and "The Radish Cure," children's lives improve through her imaginative problem-solving techniques.

Humorous

Playful

Fantastical

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Betty MacDonald’s Mrs. Piggle Wiggle celebrate its whimsical charm, imaginative scenarios, and the titular character’s delightful ingenuity in solving children's behavioral issues. Critics appreciate its timeless humor and unique problem-solving approach. However, some note outdated themes and occasional stereotypical characterizations. Overall, it remains a nostalgic classic.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mrs. Piggle Wiggle?

Readers who would enjoy Betty MacDonald's Mrs. Piggle Wiggle are typically young children aged 6-10, who delight in whimsical, humorous stories with a touch of moral lessons. Fans of Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish or Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren will find similar charm and enchantment in Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's magical parenting solutions.

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Small town, USA • 1940s

Publication Year

1947

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

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