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Marge #2
Marge in Charge and the Stolen Treasure
Everyone’s favorite zany babysitter is back! This is the second book in actress Isla Fisher’s warmly embraced series, perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. Features charming illustrations.
Marge the babysitter might look like a very tiny elfin grandmother at first, but in these three hilarious stories, she’s letting down her rainbow hair and getting in a brand-new heap of trouble.
Siblings Jemima and Jake Button are used to things being very their babysitters always follow the lists of rules from Mommy and Dad. But sometimes sensible isn’t very fun—and with Marge around, you’ve got to stay on your toes! Before you can say Kalamazoo!, there’s a pirate baby on the loose, lost treasure at the neighborhood pool, and chaos at a very important wedding.
When Marge is in charge, you truly never know what will happen next!
Marge the babysitter might look like a very tiny elfin grandmother at first, but in these three hilarious stories, she’s letting down her rainbow hair and getting in a brand-new heap of trouble.
Siblings Jemima and Jake Button are used to things being very their babysitters always follow the lists of rules from Mommy and Dad. But sometimes sensible isn’t very fun—and with Marge around, you’ve got to stay on your toes! Before you can say Kalamazoo!, there’s a pirate baby on the loose, lost treasure at the neighborhood pool, and chaos at a very important wedding.
When Marge is in charge, you truly never know what will happen next!
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 12, 2017
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Isla Fisher
31 books108 followersIsla Lang Fisher (born February 3, 1976) is an Australian actress and author. She was born in Muscat, Oman, to Scottish parents from Bathgate and Stranraer, and was raised in Perth, Western Australia. They resided in Muscat because of her father's job as a banker for the United Nations. Her mother is a romance novelist. Isla's name, after the Scottish island of Islay, is pronounced eye-la. She began acting on Australian television, on the short-lived soap opera Paradise Beach before playing Shannon Reed on the soap opera Home and Away. She has since been known for her comedic roles in Wedding Crashers (2005), Hot Rod (2007), Definitely, Maybe (2008), and Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009). She is married to comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Fisher and Baron Cohen have a daughter, Olive Baron Cohen, born on October 19, 2007 in Los Angeles.
In the summer of 2010 Isla gave birth to her second child with Sacha Baron Cohen.
In the summer of 2010 Isla gave birth to her second child with Sacha Baron Cohen.
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April 27, 2018
A big thank you to HaperCollins and Edelweiss for a digital ARC of this delightful tale.
Marge is a hoot and I enjoyed these three stories about her as she spends time babysitting Jemima and Jake and their whacky baby cousin. Their adventures bring to mind Amelia Bedelia, Pippi Longstocking and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. Would make a really fun classroom read aloud for early elementary kiddos.
Marge is a hoot and I enjoyed these three stories about her as she spends time babysitting Jemima and Jake and their whacky baby cousin. Their adventures bring to mind Amelia Bedelia, Pippi Longstocking and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. Would make a really fun classroom read aloud for early elementary kiddos.
October 18, 2020
Isla Fisher the author and narrator of her Marge in Charge children’s fiction series presents us with her 2nd instalment, Marge and the Pirate Baby.
As usual Jake and Jemima’s days are filled with plenty of fun and adventure thanks to Marge their kooky and bubbly babysitter.
Adorable, very funny and hugely entertaining.
As usual Jake and Jemima’s days are filled with plenty of fun and adventure thanks to Marge their kooky and bubbly babysitter.
Adorable, very funny and hugely entertaining.
February 6, 2017
This review was originally posted on www.talesofyesterday.co.uk
Marge and the Pirate Baby is the second middle grade book from Isla Fisher about the Button family and their wonderful babysitter, Marge.
Told from the point of view of young Jemima Button, Marge and the Pirate Baby gives us three more brilliant laugh out loud stories that are full of warmth, love and fun.
The Button family used to be an ordinary family until Marge came along and incredible things always happen when she is around.
I absolutely adored Marge the super adventurous babysitter who is the same size of seven packets of biscuits topped off with wonderful rainbow hair and who grew up in a palace (or so she tells people). The character of Marge was so much fun and everything you could ever want in a babysitter.
Marge and the Pirate Baby is split into three super fun stories and the illustrations by Eglantine Ceulemans are absolutley pheonomenal and really bring the story to life.
Marge the Pirate Nanny
“Babies are unpredictable. The only people they respects are pirates”
When Cousin Baby Zara comes to visit (nicknamed the ambulance because her crying sounds like a siren) Jemima and her brother know exactly what they are in for. Although Zara acts all cute to the adults she’s rather quite naughty. Marge declare she’s no ordinary baby….she’s a Pirate Baby.
This story was super funny especially the part when they are changing Zara’s nappy.
I also loved the vivid stories that Marge tells the children of when she was an actual pirate nanny.
A story about having fun, caring and learning to share even in situations that you might not necessarily be happy about being in.
Marge and the Stolen Treasure
“Explorers go on expeditions to Find Things Out. To peer into unknown corners of the world”
This story tells the story of an trip to the swimming pool that Marge turns into an expedition with snacks, maps etc
I loved the gathering of all the expedition items and the potential mishaps along the way like taking dog blankets instead of towels and shaving cream instead of sun cream.
Again tales of Marge’s expeditions including sharing shampoo with an orang-utan called Oscar were an absolute highlight.
A story about being brave, trying new things and exploring the world around you.
Marge and the Wacky Wedding
“She looks like a human marshmallow, but also beautiful”
This story is all about a wedding and Jemima being bridesmaid for her Uncle Desmond and was the perfect ending story to this book that left me feeling all warm inside.
There are potential disasters along the way like blue handprints on the brides dress and missing wedding rings, but Marge is always there to save the day.
I really adored this story. A touching heart-warming ending to a brilliant enjoyable read.
I think you can tell that I really loved this book and I love the way that Isla weaves in the humour with a natural flow. I had not read the first book, Marge In Charge, but these books can be read in either order as they work well as stand-alone as the stories tell you all the background you need within the stories.
Isla Fisher has created wonderful stories to share with all the family and to inspire children and adults alike. Full of humour and warmth this book will make you smile long after reading it.
www.talesofyesterday.co.uk
Marge and the Pirate Baby is the second middle grade book from Isla Fisher about the Button family and their wonderful babysitter, Marge.
Told from the point of view of young Jemima Button, Marge and the Pirate Baby gives us three more brilliant laugh out loud stories that are full of warmth, love and fun.
The Button family used to be an ordinary family until Marge came along and incredible things always happen when she is around.
I absolutely adored Marge the super adventurous babysitter who is the same size of seven packets of biscuits topped off with wonderful rainbow hair and who grew up in a palace (or so she tells people). The character of Marge was so much fun and everything you could ever want in a babysitter.
Marge and the Pirate Baby is split into three super fun stories and the illustrations by Eglantine Ceulemans are absolutley pheonomenal and really bring the story to life.
Marge the Pirate Nanny
“Babies are unpredictable. The only people they respects are pirates”
When Cousin Baby Zara comes to visit (nicknamed the ambulance because her crying sounds like a siren) Jemima and her brother know exactly what they are in for. Although Zara acts all cute to the adults she’s rather quite naughty. Marge declare she’s no ordinary baby….she’s a Pirate Baby.
This story was super funny especially the part when they are changing Zara’s nappy.
I also loved the vivid stories that Marge tells the children of when she was an actual pirate nanny.
A story about having fun, caring and learning to share even in situations that you might not necessarily be happy about being in.
Marge and the Stolen Treasure
“Explorers go on expeditions to Find Things Out. To peer into unknown corners of the world”
This story tells the story of an trip to the swimming pool that Marge turns into an expedition with snacks, maps etc
I loved the gathering of all the expedition items and the potential mishaps along the way like taking dog blankets instead of towels and shaving cream instead of sun cream.
Again tales of Marge’s expeditions including sharing shampoo with an orang-utan called Oscar were an absolute highlight.
A story about being brave, trying new things and exploring the world around you.
Marge and the Wacky Wedding
“She looks like a human marshmallow, but also beautiful”
This story is all about a wedding and Jemima being bridesmaid for her Uncle Desmond and was the perfect ending story to this book that left me feeling all warm inside.
There are potential disasters along the way like blue handprints on the brides dress and missing wedding rings, but Marge is always there to save the day.
I really adored this story. A touching heart-warming ending to a brilliant enjoyable read.
I think you can tell that I really loved this book and I love the way that Isla weaves in the humour with a natural flow. I had not read the first book, Marge In Charge, but these books can be read in either order as they work well as stand-alone as the stories tell you all the background you need within the stories.
Isla Fisher has created wonderful stories to share with all the family and to inspire children and adults alike. Full of humour and warmth this book will make you smile long after reading it.
www.talesofyesterday.co.uk
February 22, 2017
This is an ace 2nd book in this series. I love how incredibly diverse Marge is. She is polite for adults and looks sensible, but as soon as they go out comes her trademark rainbow hair and chaos ensues! Everything always works out in the end, but during each of the 3 stories of the book there are points where I feel Marge could do with a babysitter of her own! As does Jemima, who I sympathised with when everything went wrong. Mishaps happen, but there is a new nemesis who looks innocent to adults but is a cunning mischief maker-aka the pirate baby.
As a relation Jemima and her brother have to put up with pirate baby who singlehandedly almost ruins a wedding. How Marge solved that crisis had me speechless, it was inventive and I wanted to know the finer details of that technique. Antics at the swimming pool made me laugh, that baby has attitude and an endless line of tricks. I hope it makes cameo appearances in the next book! An uplifting read that will be on my reread shelf especially when I need a pick me up!
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review on my blog Nayu's Reading Corner http://nayusreadingcorner.blogspot.co...
As a relation Jemima and her brother have to put up with pirate baby who singlehandedly almost ruins a wedding. How Marge solved that crisis had me speechless, it was inventive and I wanted to know the finer details of that technique. Antics at the swimming pool made me laugh, that baby has attitude and an endless line of tricks. I hope it makes cameo appearances in the next book! An uplifting read that will be on my reread shelf especially when I need a pick me up!
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review on my blog Nayu's Reading Corner http://nayusreadingcorner.blogspot.co...
November 4, 2017
Marge and the Pirate Baby is a collection of three short stories written by Isla Fisher and illustrated by Eglantine Ceulemans.
The main characters are:
Jemima Button (the narrator);
her younger brother, Jake;
their parents;
Their dog Archie
and their intriguing babysitter, Marge.
The Pirate Baby is their cousin Zara.
This title contains the following adventures:
1. Marge the Pirate Nanny
2. Marge and the stolen treasure
3. Marge and the whacky wedding
Jemima and Jake are always thrilled to have Marge over to babysit them. She not only takes them on these exciting adventures but also ensures everything is squeaky clean and in place by the end. The illustrations are very amusing to look at.
I wouldn’t count it as a favourite but would surely call it refreshingly entertaining!
The main characters are:
Jemima Button (the narrator);
her younger brother, Jake;
their parents;
Their dog Archie
and their intriguing babysitter, Marge.
The Pirate Baby is their cousin Zara.
This title contains the following adventures:
1. Marge the Pirate Nanny
2. Marge and the stolen treasure
3. Marge and the whacky wedding
Jemima and Jake are always thrilled to have Marge over to babysit them. She not only takes them on these exciting adventures but also ensures everything is squeaky clean and in place by the end. The illustrations are very amusing to look at.
I wouldn’t count it as a favourite but would surely call it refreshingly entertaining!
January 12, 2019
Jemima and Jake Button have a sensible babysitter well, that is what you think! After her parents leave Jemima watches Marge take of the sensible cap and then down streams Marge's rainbow hair! In this book Zara the evil little baby is also being token care of by Marge! Aunt Sally says " how's my little baby Waby? " and " My little Angel !" But Jemima and Jake know better! And it is a good thing Marge does too!
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November 9, 2018
Very cute and funny. Kids would love this series.
April 1, 2019
More wacky adventures.
October 2, 2019
The stories are funny and my girls love them.
October 3, 2019
Silly early chapter book. Each chapter can stand alone as a story. Similar to Nanny Piggins series.
Several in series. Second/Third Grade and lower readers in middle grade.
Several in series. Second/Third Grade and lower readers in middle grade.
January 17, 2020
Pretty good!
August 10, 2021
I loved reading this book with my four year old.
November 26, 2023
Hilarious!
March 16, 2024
Very fun and very silly.
June 28, 2025
A fun read. Three short stories. Great for reading aloud to children or grandchildren.
June 29, 2025
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February 27, 2017
Jake and Jemima have a new babysitter; Marge. Marge is a rainbow haired mischief-maker who loves to make a mess, bend the rules and tell magnificent stories. When not regaling Jake and Jemima with her fantastic stories, Marge can be found cooking up chocolate soup or conducting the band in the playground at Jake and Jemima's school. Marge is definitely the bestest most funnest babysitter ever.
Marge is back in charge in Marge and the pirate Baby, she will have to use all of her skills to tame Zara the Pirate Baby. With Jake, Jemima and now Pirate Baby Zara, Marge has her work cut out for her at home, at the pool and most importantly at Uncle Desmond and Aunt Annie's wedding. With her rainbow hair and mischievous personality there is plenty of fun when Marge is in charge.
These books were awesome. Written by Isla Fisher and illustrated by Eglantine Ceulemans, each book contains 3 wonderful stories. Isla Fisher's fantastic story telling is perfectly complimented by Eglantine Ceulemans' illustrations.
I really enjoyed the quirky unpredictable characters, I was smiling from beginning to end. Setting the book out into three short stories was a great idea. It kept the stories fresh and fast paced and it kept you wanting more.
Anyone one with children should get these books immediately. You wont regret it.
Isla Fisher has struck gold with Marge in Charge and Marge and the Pirate Baby. I cant wait to she what she does next.
Written by Geramie Kate Barker
https://gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
Marge is back in charge in Marge and the pirate Baby, she will have to use all of her skills to tame Zara the Pirate Baby. With Jake, Jemima and now Pirate Baby Zara, Marge has her work cut out for her at home, at the pool and most importantly at Uncle Desmond and Aunt Annie's wedding. With her rainbow hair and mischievous personality there is plenty of fun when Marge is in charge.
These books were awesome. Written by Isla Fisher and illustrated by Eglantine Ceulemans, each book contains 3 wonderful stories. Isla Fisher's fantastic story telling is perfectly complimented by Eglantine Ceulemans' illustrations.
I really enjoyed the quirky unpredictable characters, I was smiling from beginning to end. Setting the book out into three short stories was a great idea. It kept the stories fresh and fast paced and it kept you wanting more.
Anyone one with children should get these books immediately. You wont regret it.
Isla Fisher has struck gold with Marge in Charge and Marge and the Pirate Baby. I cant wait to she what she does next.
Written by Geramie Kate Barker
https://gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
August 6, 2017
Second book in the series from Isla Fisher, my son unexpectedly really enjoyed the first so we read this too. A third is coming and looks like we'll be searching for it.
Three separate adventures, all based on the rainbow-haired babysitter looking after Jemima and Jake, and this time, baby Zara joins the fun and havoc.
The children play pirates, go swimming and attend a wedding, each time Marge making their days fun, bringing (and preventing in equal measure) chaos, with Jemima telling us all about it.
I read this aloud, and find Marge a little hard to 'voice', she's a tiny person but with an upper class background. I also wanted more of her in it in the last story, at the wedding - it finishes without returning to the babysitter.
Mildly amusing, my son seems to enjoy them, they are a different sort of chapter book, with an adult lead character who is essentially another child.
Three separate adventures, all based on the rainbow-haired babysitter looking after Jemima and Jake, and this time, baby Zara joins the fun and havoc.
The children play pirates, go swimming and attend a wedding, each time Marge making their days fun, bringing (and preventing in equal measure) chaos, with Jemima telling us all about it.
I read this aloud, and find Marge a little hard to 'voice', she's a tiny person but with an upper class background. I also wanted more of her in it in the last story, at the wedding - it finishes without returning to the babysitter.
Mildly amusing, my son seems to enjoy them, they are a different sort of chapter book, with an adult lead character who is essentially another child.
June 4, 2018
If you haven't discovered these books than your in for a treat,
As I was reading this, I found myself smiling, Isla Fisher's writing reminded me of my favorite children's author, New Zealand's own Margaret Mahy.
Jemima Button is seven and her brother Jake is four. Their parents, when they go out, leave them with a their babysitter Marge. Marge is short, serious and wearing sensible clothing and a hat. But as soon as their parents leave the hat comes off and you can see Marge;s rainbow colored hair and colorful clothes. Every book features three hilarious adventures.
The stories about their escapades are funny, not too long, or too challenging for newly independent readers.
As I was reading this, I found myself smiling, Isla Fisher's writing reminded me of my favorite children's author, New Zealand's own Margaret Mahy.
Jemima Button is seven and her brother Jake is four. Their parents, when they go out, leave them with a their babysitter Marge. Marge is short, serious and wearing sensible clothing and a hat. But as soon as their parents leave the hat comes off and you can see Marge;s rainbow colored hair and colorful clothes. Every book features three hilarious adventures.
The stories about their escapades are funny, not too long, or too challenging for newly independent readers.
October 19, 2018
Another uproarious adventure featuring the outrageous babysitter, Marge who seems to turn everything upside down but everything works out alright in the end.
Three short stories involving a terror toddler named Zara together with Marge who is of the opinion that Zara maybe a pirate - and yes, she might be right! The second story involves mayhem at the local swimming pool and last of all, much to Jemima's anxiety as she is a bridesmaid, at a wedding.
Lots of laughs and frolics young readers will adore Marge, Jemima and Jake.
Three short stories involving a terror toddler named Zara together with Marge who is of the opinion that Zara maybe a pirate - and yes, she might be right! The second story involves mayhem at the local swimming pool and last of all, much to Jemima's anxiety as she is a bridesmaid, at a wedding.
Lots of laughs and frolics young readers will adore Marge, Jemima and Jake.
April 21, 2017
A beautiful book with wonderful illustrations
I loved this book. My granny helped me read Marge and the Pirate Baby and we had such fun doing it.
I loved the drawings and decided to try to draw my own pictures to tell the story.
I hope that I can read more books like this.
Rosie Nix (aged 8)
(I was sent this book especially for my granddaughter Rosie Nix and it was such fun being able to read it with her.)
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy if the book to review.
I loved this book. My granny helped me read Marge and the Pirate Baby and we had such fun doing it.
I loved the drawings and decided to try to draw my own pictures to tell the story.
I hope that I can read more books like this.
Rosie Nix (aged 8)
(I was sent this book especially for my granddaughter Rosie Nix and it was such fun being able to read it with her.)
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy if the book to review.
November 23, 2018
Really really funny. Like all the best junior fiction, rules are trampled, proper fun had, and the parents are none the wiser. My favourite thing is the wacky little touches and the way the jokes are lol funny even when you can see them coming. A top read for 7-8 year olds and I reckon a fun read aloud for k-2 or mixed ages too.
December 21, 2017
Cute but shenanigans not as outrageous as the first book. Three main stories, the last being a wedding so I think this book will suits girls more than boys. Isla uses lots of similies in her descriptions and explains vocab to her young readers eg: muse, explorer. Harmless fun.
January 24, 2017
I.F. only we could all spend our TIME pushing Buttons with the Button Fam... and the pirate girl... Zara.
February 10, 2017
Actual rating 4.5
Quirky, laugh out loud funny, with stories just long enough to keep kids entertained.
A longer review appears on my blog, Kathryn's Inbox.
Quirky, laugh out loud funny, with stories just long enough to keep kids entertained.
A longer review appears on my blog, Kathryn's Inbox.
February 4, 2017
Marge takes charge in three more stories
February 6, 2017
Great book for 5-7 years olds full of humour and mischief an ideal
first reader and read along with bedtime tales as three shorter stories
in the one book
first reader and read along with bedtime tales as three shorter stories
in the one book
March 3, 2017
Jemima and Jakeypants have more fun and frolics with Marge their crazy babysitter.
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