The McNifficents
The McNifficents by Amy Makechnie is a middle grade novel published by Simon and Schuster on August 6, 2024. This reprint edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Lord Tennyson, a senior Miniature Schnauzer who serves as a nanny to the six McNiff children, striving to maintain order in their lively New England farmhouse amidst the chaos of summer vacation.
Readers will encounter a blend of humor and heart as Lord Tennyson navigates the challenges posed by the children, including a secret pet snake and sibling rivalries. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics and emotions, highlighting the bond between pets and their human companions. As the summer unfolds, Tennyson faces the pressing challenge of proving his worth as a nanny while dealing with the antics of the McNiff family, all while trying to avoid being replaced by a “real nanny.”
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A senior Miniature Schnauzer employed as a very distinguished nanny has his paws full trying to prove he’s still the dog for the job in this sweet and “chaotically entertaining” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel that’s The Secret Life of Pets meets The Vanderbeekers series.
Every day, Lord Tennyson the Miniature Schnauzer does his very best to care for the six McNiff children and keep them from destroying their pink New England farmhouse—and the rest of the town for that matter. But when summer vacation brings the kids home together all day, his chaos-containing skills are put to the ultimate test.
Baby Sweetums is still refusing to walk, nap, or listen to anyone; Ezra is trying to keep a snake as a secret pet; Annie and Mary’s fighting is worse than ever; and Pearl and Tate are scared of just about everything. And when a particularly tempting troop of baby chicks arrives at the house, even Lord Tennyson finds he can’t stay on his best behavior.
As the chaos begin to spiral out of hand, though, something truly awful happens: Mr. and Mrs. McNiff seem to be considering getting “a real nanny” to care for their big brood! Can Lord Tennyson get the McNiffs’ hijinks under control and teach them to behave before the summer’s out? Or will this most unusual nanny find himself out of a job and back in the doghouse?
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