The Darling children –
Daisy (12 ½), - oldest and a pro in nanny hating, and excels in managing things.
Cassian (11 ¼) – his expertise in the combo of mechanical/explosives is a major plus when he creates booby-traps and systems for special situations.
Primrose (10) – shines as a cook/chemist when she concocts some deadly recipes.
These talents become necessary when Papa Darling and his new wife leave the children under the care of Nanny Pete.

Nanny Pete is from AAA Ardvark Child Minding and Security. There is more to Nanny Pete than a brown bowler and the blue Mark 2 Jaguar parked on the curb. Nanny has an eye for expensive things such as silver, furnishings and the like. Seems AAA Ardvark nannies aren’t just your usual nannies. They also have some special skills which the three Darlings learn about, in real time, when they find themselves involved with a cruise ship of burglars, stolen goods, a stuffed teddy bear and other elements of a wild caper.

The various “skills” of the children come in handy in getting through the adventure and solving the mystery of the very rare teddy bear. To my there is a taste of Lemony Snickett and Raold Dahl with a British accent. Definitely not boring. ( )