Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt
A weekly podcast of funny stories for kids, featuring fractured fairy tales and short stories from the author's best-selling books like 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. Perfect for bedtime, car rides, or waiting at the doctor's office, these tales are written for 7-11 year olds but enjoyable for the whole family. The author reads them with silly voices and enthusiasm.
Episodes
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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be s
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be
'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 field.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably si
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adelaide)20th September 2
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adelaide)20th S
'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. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adelaide)20th S
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adela
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing t
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 by stories from this podcast, so I am very proud to be sharing this bit of the finished product after all the stories we've shared about Odysseus over the last couple
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be availa
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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Book
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adelaide)20
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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books
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 through all the usual audiobook platforms. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book,
'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 downfall.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably sin
'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 - one of her distant relatives is involved.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I wil
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will
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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purch
'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. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adelai
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 can download the rest of the audiobook at all the usual places that audiobooks are sold.Here's a link... https://amzn.to/4aJZlgTCome along to the Book Launch Show for ‘F
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signi
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase a
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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song abo
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show
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 ebook.Here's one link but please support your local bookstore if possible... https://amzn.asia/d/0dhVrBf3Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to
'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 palace.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably si
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I wil
'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).Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Thea
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be si
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adelaide)20th Sep
'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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts T
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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be avai
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 him a lesson, mainly about not underestimating fabulously dressed pigs.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories be
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.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be avail
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 audiobook from Spotify, Audbile, Apple Books and all the other audiobook platforms.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be te
Nanny Piggins and the Dance Lesson
To celebrate the audiobook release of 'Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue' the 7th book in the Nanny Piggins series. I am playing an extract from the audiobook for this weeks episode. Please do go and buy the rest of the audiobook. You'll get 4 hours 48 minutes of wall to wall Nanny Piggins audio entertainment.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Los
'Odysseus and the Dirty Laundry' as told by Nanny Piggins
Odysseus runs into a princess doing her laundry, and at long last someone helpful helps her.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adelaide)20th Septembe
'Odysseus Escapes Calypso' as told by Nanny Piggins
Odysseus is trapped by an incredibly good looking sea nymph on an island paradise. Will she escape? Of course she will! She is a Piggins after all.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing t
Nanny Piggins and the Vacant Lot
Nanny Piggins is outraged when she discovers that the local council intends to build a new park on her favourite vacant lot. Obviously the children have to be immediately pulled out of school so they can help her put a stop to it.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably si
Friday Barnes and the Heist at the Louvre
The recent real life heist at the Louvre prompted a listener to request I do a Louvre Heist story. So this episode is chapter from my Friday Barnes book set at the the Louvre.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purc
'Rama and the Ten-Headed Demon - The Origin of Diwali - Part 2' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins finishes telling the story of Rama and Sita and the first Diwali. A ten-headed evil demon is involved.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre
'Rama, Two Boons and a Banishment - The Origin of Diwali - Part 1' as told by Nanny Piggins
When the children come home to find Nanny Piggins making crepe suzette, she explains it is to celebrate Diwali - the Indian Festival of Lights. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them
'Odysseus and the Fatal Cows' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Odysseus and her men are stranded on the Island of the Sun they find it incredibly difficult to resist eating the cows, with terrible consequences.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be sign
'Odysseus, the Whirpool and the Six-Headed Monster' as told by Nanny Piggins
Odysseus has yet another really bad day on his incredibly long journey home to Ithaca. This time his men have just about had enough.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the s
'Attack of the Killer Sirens' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Hans cupcakes "call" to Nanny Piggins on their morning bus ride, she explains how this is exactly like the Sirens from the Ancient Greek Mythology days.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and
'The Legend of Tam Lin' as told by Nanny Piggins
When the children go a geography excursion, Nanny Piggins warns of the dangers that lurk within forests. It's not wild animals or huntsmen she's concerned about but a particular fairy with a passion for cake.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song
'1001 Arabian Cakes' as told by Nanny Piggins - Rerun
I'm on tour in Emerald, Central Queensland this week so I'm playing this classic episode. I hope you enjoy it. It's reminded me I should do a few more tales from the Arabian Nights.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will
'Romeo and Juliet' as told by Nanny Piggins - Rerun
Because I'm finishing up my next book 'Romeo v Juliet' I need to play a rerun this week, so I'm posting Nanny Piggins version of the great Shakespearean tale.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for p
'The Sinking of the Vasa' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins tells the tale of how the Vasa, Sweden's great 17th century warship, managed to sink in the first thirty minutes of it's maiden voyage, and how the maritime tragedy would have been much worse if it weren't for the involvement of her Cousin Astrid Piggins and her cinnamon buns.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling th
Part 2 - Nanny Piggins and the Ominous Sounds
Nanny Piggins is convinced she's over heard a terrible crime, everyone else is convinced she's made a dreadful mistake. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the sho
Nanny Piggins and the Ominous Sounds
When Nanny Piggins sustains an ankle injury, reading too many detective novels leads her believe she has witnessed a murder.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts
'Rama and the Unbendable Bow' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Michael falls in a ditch, Nanny Piggins is remind of the time one of her distant relatives was found in a ditch in the Ancient Indian Story days.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signin
'Psyche and the World's Meanest Mother-in-Law' as told by Nanny Piggins
When the children rush home after a marbles tournament on their bus goes awry, Nanny Piggins finishes her tale about Psyche and Cupid, and Venus' anger management issues.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purc
'The Legend of Psyche' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Michael's woodwork teacher accuses him of having a deranged psyche for inadvertently creating a too accurate replica of the statue of David, Nanny Piggins explains who the first Psyche really was. As it happens it was a distant relative of hers.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a liv
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Deadly Beans
You can get my new audiobook using any of these links...SpotifyAudibleApple BooksCome along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adelaide)20th September 2026, 2pm
Reload for Spotify listeners - 'Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion'
Spotify blocked this episode when it dropped on Wednesday. They were worried I was infringing on the author's copyright, but of course, I am the author. I own the copyright. I have the right to record and publish it. Usually this is easy to fix, because Spotify sends me a link so I can get the episode reinstated. But the link doesn't work. I've been messaging with Spotify trying to
Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion - Wrongly Accused
To promote the release of my latest audiobook 'Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion' I am reading the first two chapters of the book. If you'd like to buy the audiobook to hear the rest, here are some links...https://open.spotify.com/show/2tWR42TFmVGOBQUf1p3AT0?si=728a785045ce4a53https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/friday-barnes-2-under-suspicion/id1814026447https://www.audible.com.au/
'The Time Thor's Hammer Got Stolen' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins tells the story of what really happened when Thor's hammer got stolen and how her distant relative Bramwell Loki Piggins was involved.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be sig
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Vegetable War
When Friday finds Binky in New York, he has got himself in a spot of bother involving two senior citizens and a fight about vegetables.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after th
'The Origin of Thor's Hammer' as told by Nanny Piggins
After using a hammer to assist a neighbour in getting into their home, Nanny Piggins tells the children the story of her distant relative from the ancient Norse Mythology days - Loki Piggins and how Thor's hammer came to be made.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probabl
Odysseus and the Day Trip to Hades
Odysseus travels across the sea to Hades to find out from a prophet what he must do to get home to Ithaca.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adelaide
Friday Barnes and the case of the Kidnapped Princess
This is a live recording from The Round Theatre in Melbourne where I launched my new book FRIDAY BARNES 13, IN PLAIN SIGHT. I read the first five chapters to the audience.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase
Part 2 - Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth
Friday gets her Mum out of jail, then is herself sentenced to babysitting duty.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adelaide)20th September 2026, 2pmDa
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth
This week I read Chapter 10 from 'Friday Barnes 12, Collision Course'. Friday rushes to Switzerland to help her mother who has been arrested, but she ends up getting arrested herself.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be
Nanny Piggins and the Eggs - Part 2
After working hard all week at egg spinning, egg protecting and egg dropping, Nanny Piggins and the Green children test their skills at their school's annual egg festival.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for pur
Nanny Piggins and the Egg Challenge
It's Egg Week at Derrick, Samantha and Michael's school. Each of them has to perform a different egg based challenge. Technically, it's not a competition. And yet, Nanny Piggins is determined to see that each of them win.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and proba
'Aranche, Athena and the Origin of Spiders' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins tells the story of her fabulously talented distant cousin, who was so good at cake decorating she caused the invention of spiders.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them
'Noah's Ark' as told by Nanny Piggins
One rainy day, after Mrs Lau's fishpond has overflowed, Nanny Piggins tells the story of Noah's Ark which she just happens to know all about because Noah was a distant relative of hers.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will b
Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Last Cake of the Romanovs
Nanny Piggins recalls the time she was banned from the Hermitage Museum for attempting to eat a historic artefact.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (
Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Ghosts of Easter
Every Easter Nanny Piggins goes on a shameless chocolate eating frenzy. Her Easter egg guzzling is so out of control it frightens children, and adults and even the Police Sergeant. So Derrick, Samantha and Michael come up with an idea to convince their beloved Nanny to behave better, just this once. They visit her in the night dressed up as the ghosts of Easter past, present and future. Will she
'Odyssseus and the Evil Enchantress' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Odysseus's men are turned into monsters, he has to go and rescue them from a staggeringly beautiful and evil enchantress.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the sh
'Odysseus, the Giants and the Evil Beauty' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins continues the tail of Odysseus' journey home from Troy. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show.Arts Theatre (Adelaide)20th September 2026, 2pmDarlin
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Letter
Friday Barnes has to help the librarian at Highcrest Academy find a radioactive letter.If you'd like to get tickets to the book launch for 'Friday Barnes 13, In Plain Sight' here is the link... https://www.theround.com.au/whats-on/friday-barnes-plain-sight-book-launch-showThe link for overseas listeners to get an autographed bookplate is here... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspr
'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Samantha is taught at school that the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland was caused by volcanic rock, Nanny Piggins tells her the real story that involved two giants.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for p
Epically Good Greek Myths - Recording from the Livestream Book Launch
This is the live recording from the Book Launch for my latest book EPICALLY GOOD GREEK MYTHS. It was a lot of fun. I did a live reading, answered readers questions and explained the origin story of the book.If you'd like to order a signed copy you can use this link... https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.htmlOr, if you're overseas you can o
'Fin McCool and the Fire Breathing Fairy' a told by Nanny Piggins
At the age of ten years old, Fin McCool decides to become the leader of a band of warrior hunters. No one else thinks this is a good idea. So Fin takes on a fire breathing fairy to prove herself.Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will b
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