The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry, 174 pages

The Willoughbys are old-fashioned children, like the ones in storybooks, except for the fact that they're not orphans. They decide to send their odious parents on a dangerous trip, little knowing that their parents have decided to hire a totally un-Mary Poppins nanny. Who will end up with the storybook ending, the children or the parents?

I had picked this book up for my 10-year-old daughter and decided it looked good myself. It was a funny book, with lots of allusions to some of my favorite childhood books. A great read for those grownups who still have a soft spot for their beloved classics.