“Yes, I know, because schools are cruel, illogical, and unfair. But the thing is, life is cruel, illogical, and unfair. That is why the education system works so well. If schools and teachers did a good job and inspired children… — R. A. Spratt Copy Share Image
“You can tell which ones are the artists,' Nanny Piggins said loudly, for she could be instructive when she chose to be. 'They are… — R. A. Spratt Copy Share Image
“Samantha, what have I told you?' demanded Mr. Green. 'That I should be seen, and not heard, until I turn eighteen. When I can… — R. A. Spratt Copy Share Image
“She crept around the house listening for breathing, chocolate eating, breaking porcelain, or any of the other peculiar little noises children make.” — R. A. Spratt Copy Share Image
“Do they ever ask pirates to come and speak to you at your school's career day?' 'No,' admitted Derek. 'They usually just have accountants… — R. A. Spratt Copy Share Image
“Yes, I know, because schools are cruel, illogical, and unfair. But the thing is, life is cruel, illogical, and unfair. That is why the… — R. A. Spratt Copy Share Image
“Derrick, Samantha, and Michael were all very good at avoiding being murdered. Nanny Piggins considered this to be one of the most important life… — R. A. Spratt Copy Share Image
“Experience has taught me that it is always better to be well rested than to know what you are doing - Nanny Piggins” — R. A. Spratt Copy Share Image
“Nanny Piggins lost the Vegetable Peeling, Gutter Cleaning, and Long Division Explaining tests as well. She got caught telling Michael, 'Don't bother to learn… — R. A. Spratt Copy Share Image
