Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors

by Phyllis Root

Series: Aunt Nancy

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great short reads that portray the art of persuasion, hinting, and outwitting someone at their own game. I especially liked the story of Cousin Lazybones where Aunt Nancy outwits him into helping her set her house in order although all he wants to do is sit inside on her rocking chair. This is a good book to use for perspective, attitude. 'It's all how you look at a thing." With each of the four short stories you can hear yourself developing a southern twang. (

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rata | Mar 16, 2011 |

This chapter book is great for young readers because it includes many stories within the same book. Also, although Aunt Nancy is presented with many unfortunate events she also seems to find a creative, positive solution.

carrie.murphy | Mar 15, 2009 |

Clever Aunt Nancy manages to foil all those who try to get the better of her.

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Come on in and stay a spell! Aunt Nancy outwits four unwelcome guests in these trickster tales from a masterful storyteller.

It would take a real pesky visitor to make himself unwelcome to Aunt Nancy. But just her luck — not one but FOUR bothersome folks come knocking at her door! From Cousin Lazybones to Old Man Trouble, from doleful Old Woeful to sly, slick Mister Death, Aunt Nancy’s visitors nearly try her patience. But Aunt Nancy’s head isn’t there just to keep her ears from fighting, and see if she doesn’t get the best of all her guests! Here in one volume are Phyllis Root’s irresistible trickster tales, illustrated with David Parkins’s droll silhouettes and full-color paintings.

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Clever Aunt Nancy manages to foil all those who try to get the better of her. Come on in and stay a spell! Aunt Nancy outwits four unwelcome guests in these trickster tales from a masterful storyteller. It would take a real pesky visitor to make himself unwelcome to Aunt Nancy. But just her luck -- not one but four bothersome folks come knocking at her door! From Cousin Lazybones to Old Man Trouble, from doleful Old Woeful to sly, slick Mister Death, Aunt Nancy's visitors nearly try her patience. But Aunt Nancy's head isn't there just to keep her ears from fighting, and see if she doesn't get the best of all her guests! Here in one volume are Phyllis Root's irresistible trickster tales, illustrated with David Parkins's droll silhouettes and full-color paintings.… (more)