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Annie Fidgen's mum is an adventurer, but forget her, she's always off climbing a Himalaya, searching for abominable snow persons or saving whales. Annie's dad works at home doing stuff in his bedroom, and for a hobby makes scale models of New York out of carrots - so forget him too.
With both parents well and truly forgotten, Annie must make her own way in life, which is why she gets into so many scrapes that are, at times, epic in scale (even if she does always come out on top).
Annie is not alone though - there is always gran.
Granny Weatherburn is ancient and according to Annie has all her veins on the outside of her legs. Even so, she's up for everything Annie can lure her into. She has many uses - she can weld a bit of washing machine to a bit of Hoover and an axe to make a battle robot - she can take a Centurion tank engine to bits blindfolded - well, OK, that's not that useful to Annie. (The tank engine is in the cupboard under the stairs, if you're interested, but you'll have to put it back together again yourself.)

This is book two of the Annie and Granny series, and it is Annie's own account of their adventures, so you will have to take her word that it's all true.
What some seriously clever people have said about the Annie Books.
The Children's Film and Television Foundation –
'These are absolutely delightful stories. I was particularly taken with Annie. The humour and the character are wonderful with much hilarity in the situations.'
The School Librarian
'Genuinely funny. This is the first book from the Paynes but with two more in publication they promise to give emerging readers a female character who will challenge Horrid Henry's popularity. The writing is a blend of subtle and slapstick humour. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Suitable for 6 to 8 years and good for reading aloud.'
The Guardian
'Not Again Annie!' is a wonderful sequel and a fantastic read.'
Waterstone’s Children's Books
'Annie is a delightful heroine, who sometimes gets things a little bit wrong yet is determined to make the best of each situation. With lots of humour and clever word play, these amusing stories will really appeal to young readers.'
The Bookseller
'Funny and quirky, children will instantly recognise themselves. Ideal for reading out loud and for beginner readers.'