Nina Peanut is Amazing
By Sarah Bowie
Nina’s stinky cat becomes an internet sensation—but is fame really what she wanted?
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Average score: 4.68
From 22 readers
What do our readers think of Nina Peanut is Amazing? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children find the book funny, colourful and easy to read, especially enjoying Nina, the lively illustrations and the comic-style layout. Some children think the story is predictable or are disappointed when they expect a different kind of book.
What does the Pageticker team say about Nina Peanut is Amazing?
Nina Peanut's big personality, silly video ideas and the bold, colourful graphic-novel format make this book an enjoyable read. This is a funny, lively story about friendship, ambition and the difference between online popularity and real happiness.
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What is Nina Peanut is Amazing about?
Nina Peanut dreams of internet fame with her quirky videos, but her only viewers are her nan and best friend, Brian. When her stinky cat, Les, accidentally stars in a rival's video and goes viral, Nina is thrust into the spotlight. However, she soon discovers that overnight stardom isn't as glamorous as she imagined. This hilarious graphic novel explores friendship, ambition, and the unexpected challenges of fame, perfect for fans of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' and 'Dork Diaries'.
About the author
Sarah Bowie is an Irish author and illustrator who loves creating fun stories and colourful pictures. She is best known for her book 'Let’s See Ireland!', which takes readers on a cheerful adventure around the country. Sarah enjoys drawing and sharing her love of storytelling with children everywhere.
Discussion ideas around Nina Peanut is Amazing
Chasing fame: Why does Nina want so badly to become famous, and what does she learn about the difference between having lots of views and feeling happy?
True friendship: How do Nina and Brian support each other, and what makes someone a good friend when things become difficult?
Online life: Why can videos and social-media posts make life look more exciting or perfect than it really is?
Being yourself: Nina makes unusual videos about things such as potatoes and bananas. How does the story show the strengths and challenges of being different?
The perfect pet star: Why do you think Les becomes popular, and what might make an ordinary pet or everyday moment interesting to other people?
Pages
272 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2024
First published
2024
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