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Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt
R.A. Spratt
300 episodes
This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for bedtime, long car rides or even if you're just stuck waiting a really long time at the doctor's office. They're written for 7-11 year olds but these are tales the whole family can enjoy. The silliness is ageless. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoy recording it. After years of being a children's author, typing away in my office with only my goldfish for company, I was bursting to tell my stories out-loud and with lots of silly voices! So please - sit back, get comfy and enjoy some amazing, some silly and some just plain ludicous tales direct from my imagination to you.
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'Odysseus and the Luck of Troy' as told by Nanny Piggins
Having killed all the great Trojan heroes - Paris, Hector, the Queen of the Amazons etc - there is one thing left for the Greek army to do before they can overrun the city. They must steal the Luck of Troy. Luckily…
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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Missing Homework + Q&A LIVE at the CWF
This is me performing 'Friday Barnes and the Case of the Missing Homework' as well as answering questions from the audience when I was at the Canberra Writers' Festival performing in the National Library. R.A. Spratt…
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'Paris is such a rotter' as told by Nanny Piggins
Having just killed Achilles, Paris thinks he is on top of the world. But one dreadful mistake later and he is on a slippery slope to his doom. He may be able to slay the greatest Greek warrior of all time but can he…
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'Ajax goes Berserk' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins continues the story of the Trojan War, she's up to the bit where Ajax goes berserk and the hero with the stinky foot returns. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A.…
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Nanny Piggins and the Duel at Dead Man's Gorge
I have been on tour for the release of Friday Barnes 14 for the last two weeks. I ran out of time to write and record a fresh episode for this week so I'm dropping a rerun of one of my all time favourite Nanny Piggins…
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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Radioactive Hair
My new book FRIDAY BARNES 14, NOTHING TO LOSE came out this week so I've recorded the first two chapters for the podcast. It's a mini-mystery so even if you've never read any Friday Barnes before you'll still be able…
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'Achilles vs the Amazon Queen' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins continues the story of the Trojan War. She picks up after the death of Hector, when the Amazon army turns up unexpectedly and Achilles volunteers to yet again save the day. R.A. Spratt will be performing…
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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Prodigal Dad
When Mr Wainscott turns up at Highcrest Academy to reclaim Ian, Friday is suspicious. Can she get to the bottom of it before her on again off again boyfrienemy is whisked away to the Cayman Islands? R.A. Spratt will…
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'The Revenge of Achilles' as told by Nanny Piggins
Achilles is very upset that Hector killed his cousin, and he is determined to get revenge. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and…
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The Elephant's Child
I'm a bit sick, so to give myself a chance to rest, I've recorded a classic story by Rudyard Kipling. 'The Elephant's Child' was a favourite of mine when I was little. My Mum used to read it to me. I hope you like it…
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'Achilles and the Lookelike' as told by Nanny Piggins
When things go wrong for the Greeks on the battlefield it's time to bring out the big guns, but when Achilles has sworn a vow to not help, the next best thing is a lookelike. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live…
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Friday Barnes and the Case at the Embassy
When Friday is stuck in transit at Geneva airport, she makes a deal with the Swiss authorities. She'll solve their robbery in exchange for a passport. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories…
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'The Battle Resumes and Odysseus Sneaks About' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins continues to tell her version of the story of the Trojan War, in this episode the battle stops for the night, giving cunning Odysseus the chance to get up to some cunning mischief. R.A. Spratt will be…
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'The Battle of the Husbands' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins resumes her telling of the Trojan War, this week she reveals what happened with King Menelaus (Helen of Troy's first husband) and Prince Paris (Helen of Troy's second husband) faced off on the battle…
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'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes until I get back. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne…
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'The True History of Pigthagorus' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on holiday for July, so I'm rerunning some of my favourite episodes until I get back. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and…
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'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes. I hope you like this one. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and…
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'The Story of Johnny Appleseed' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on my mid winter holiday so I'm replaying this episode, because it's one of my favourites. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney…
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'Achilles and the Big Sulky Tantrum' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins continues with the story of the Trojan War, explaining the importance of childish behaviour in the progress of the military campaign. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with…
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The Epically Awesome Odyssey as told by Nanny Piggins - First Chapters
To celebrate the release of my new book 'The Epically Awesome Odyssey, as told by Nanny Piggins' this weeks episode is a recording of the dedication, introduction and first chapter from the book. This book was inspired…
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'The First Day of the Trojan War' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins tells the story of what really happened when the first Greek soldier set foot on the shore of Troy. Her distant relative, Odysseus was involved so it did not go as expected. R.A. Spratt will be…
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The Legend of Ned Kelly as told by Nanny Piggins
When Michael learns about bushrangers at school, Nanny Piggins is shocked to learn that her distant relative, Ned Kelly is only remembered as a bushranger, so she tells the children what really happened. R.A. Spratt…
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'The Legend of Dracula' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins explains the origin of vampire mythology, and how it involved a distant relative of hers. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth,…
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How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 2
This is a reading from my book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story'. It tells the story of how she first met her brother, Boris when he was a tiny bear cub, newly kidnapped by the Ringmaster. R.A. Spratt will be…
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How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 1
This is a reading from my book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story', telling the story of how Nanny Piggins and Boris the Ballet Dancing Bear first met. If you like it the whole books is available as an audiobook…
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'Samson and Delilah' as told by Nanny Piggins
When the children's school friend, Samson Wallace gets an unfortunate haircut, Nanny Piggins tells them the story of the original Samson from the Ancient Mythology Days and how her own relative played a part in his…
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'The Legend of Bigfoot' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Boris comes home in tears because a six year old mistook him for Bigfoot, Nanny Piggins explains the connection between the infamous Abominable Snowman and the early attempts to climb Mount Everest. Spoiler alert…
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'Achilles and the Gory Leg Injury' as told by Nanny Piggins
When the Greek army sets sail to attack Troy they put the most famous hero of the time in charge - Achilles. But he's only 15 and things don't go well. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories…
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'The Kidnapping of Helen of Troy' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins reveals what really happened to Helen of Troy, and the fact that Paris was only the second man to kidnap her. Theseus was a very naughty hero too. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas…
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Friday Barnes and the Mystery of the Stolen Lunch
When Friday and Melanie go to the Morgan Library to help Ingrid, they stubled across a rumble in the lunch room. And not the stomach kind of rumble, the brawl kind of rumble. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live…
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'Alladin' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins finally gets round to telling the children the story of Alladin and what really happened in that cave back in the Ancient Persian story days. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas…
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'The Legend of the Kraken' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins explains why it much more believable to say your homework was eaten by a Kraken than by a dog. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland,…
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Nanny Piggins and the Race to Power
To celebrate the audiobook release of 'Nanny Piggins 8, The Race to Power' by lovely publisher has graciously allowed me to play the first chapter of the audiobook on the podcast. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, you…
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'What Odin Did With His Wisdom' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Odin swaps his eye for a drink from the well of wisdom, his first use of the wisdom is surprising. At least, it is the way Nanny Piggins tells it. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories…
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'How Odin Lost His Eye' as told by Nanny Piggins
As they sit down to enjoy a nice slice of Tigerkaka (Scandinavian Tiger Cake), Nanny Piggins tells the tale from ancient Norse Mythology about how Odin, the King of the Norse Gods, lost his eye. R.A. Spratt will be…
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'The True History of Joan of Arc' as told by Nanny Piggins
While toasting marshmallows over the burning embers of their report cards, Nanny Piggins tells the tale of her dear relative from the Medieval history days, Joan of Arc. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show…
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Nanny Piggins Joins the Ski Jump Team
The Winter Olympics have been on the TV this week, so I thought I'd do this story from 'Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion' (book 3 in the series) about the time she took up the sport of ski jumping. R.A. Spratt will…
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'Odysseus and the Triumphant Return' as told by Nanny Piggins
Odysseus is finally reunited with Penelope, and teaches all those naughty suitors a thing or two about the hardness of rock cake. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at…
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Romeo v Juliet - Book Launch Bonus Episode
To celebrate the launch of my new book, ROMEO V JULIET I'm dropping an extract from the audiobook as a bonus episode. I hope you enjoy it. The book is out now in paperback at bookstores and online as an audiobook and…
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'Odysseus Returns to Ithaca' as told by Nanny Piggins
After 20 years away, Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca. But everyone there thinks she is dead and will kill her if they find out she's not, so Odysseus has to disguise herself as a beggar before she can return to the…
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'The Story of Hermes' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins explains that before Hermes handbags there was a baby called Hermes, who was actually a god and a very naughty little boy - who invented the banjo. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas…
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'The Story of Lady Godiva' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins explains the difference between Godiva chocolates and Lady Godiva the historical figure (hint - one of them was naked). R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt'…
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'The True History of St George' as told by Nanny Piggins - holiday rerun
Nanny Piggins explains what really went on with St George and the dragon all those years ago in the ancient story days. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in…
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'The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins knows the real story about the Loch Ness Monster, because she just happens to be a distant relative from the McPiggins branch of the family. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas…
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'Joseph and his Rainbow Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 2 - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins finishes the gripping tale of Joseph, his coat and his incredibly naughty brothers. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth,…
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'Joseph and his Rainbow Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 1 - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins tells the story of Joseph and his rainbow coat. NB. I will post the second part tomorrow as a bonus episode. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres…
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Nanny Piggins and the First Christmas - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins tells the children what really happened on the first Christmas, because it just so happens that one of her distant relatives was there at the time, in the stable in Bethlehem. R.A. Spratt will be…
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Nanny Piggins and the Santa Photos - Holiday Rerun
When Mr Green instructs Nanny Piggins to go down to the shopping centre to have their photo taken with Santa, things do not go smoothly. Nanny Piggins takes exception to Santa's business practises and decides to teach…
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Nanny Piggins and the Story of Hanukkah - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins explains to the children the origins of Hanukkah. One of her distant relatives just happened to be there at the time, due to a series of sticky date pudding related problems. R.A. Spratt will be…
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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Missing Doctor
To celebrate the release of the audiobook version of 'Friday Barnes 3, Big Trouble' my publishers graciously gave me permission to use an extract. I narrated it myself. If you'd like to hear the rest you can buy the…
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