Description
The story centers around the Darling siblings: Daisy, Cassian, and Primrose. Their parents, more interested in their own affairs, have left child-rearing to a series of nannies. However, the children’s mischievous antics have driven away eighteen nannies, earning them a spot on the nanny blacklist. Desperate, their father hires a last-minute replacement from an unaffiliated agency. Enter Nanny Petronella Fryer, or “Nanny Pete,” who, unbeknownst to the Darlings, is actually a burglar in disguise. Nanny Pete mistakenly takes the children along with his loot to his hideout aboard the ship Kleptomanic.
Onboard, the children discover a world of quirky criminals and become embroiled in a race against a rival gang of builder-burglars. The objective: to find the scattered pieces of a valuable teddy bear that once belonged to royalty. Each child contributes their unique skills—Daisy’s leadership, Cassian’s engineering prowess, and Primrose’s culinary talents—to aid their new companions. Their adventures lead to unexpected revelations, including secrets about their long-lost mother🎭 Themes & Style
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Satire of Adult Absurdity: The novel humorously critiques neglectful parenting and the over-reliance on nannies.
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Role Reversal: Children take charge, often outsmarting the adults around them.
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Adventure & Discovery: A blend of high-seas escapades and treasure hunts keeps the narrative engaging.
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Quirky Characters: From stubbly nannies to builder-burglars, the cast is delightfully eccentric.
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