The Mysterious Howling
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place Series : Book 1
By: Maryrose Wood, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
Hardcover | 1 May 2010
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Found running wild in the forest of Ashton Place, the Incorrigibles are no ordinary children: Alexander, age ten or thereabouts, keeps his siblings in line with gentle nips; Cassiopeia, perhaps four or five, has a bark that is (usually) worse than her bite; and Beowulf, age somewhere-in-the-middle, is alarmingly adept at chasing squirrels.
Luckily, Miss Penelope Lumley is no ordinary governess. Only fifteen years old and a recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, Penelope embraces the challenge of her new position. Though she is eager to instruct the children in Latin verbs and the proper use of globes, first she must help them overcome their canine tendencies.
But mysteries abound at Ashton Place: Who are these three wild creatures, and how did they come to live in the vast forests of the estate Why does Old Timothy, the coachman, lurk around every corner Will Penelope be able to teach the Incorrigibles table manners and socially useful phrases in time for Lady Constance's holiday ball And what on earth is a schottische
Industry Reviews
It's the best beginning since The Bad Beginning (1999) [by Lemony Snicket] and will leave readers howling for the next episode.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
With a Snicketesque affect, Wood's narrative propels the drama...pervasive humor and unanswered questions should have readers begging for more.--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Jane Eyre meets Lemony Snicket in this smart, surprising satire. Humorous antics and a climactic cliff-hanger ending will keep children turning pages and clamoring for the next volume, while more sophisticated readers will take away much more. Frequent plate-sized illustrations add wit and period flair.--School Library Journal (starred review)
ISBN: 9780061791055
ISBN-10: 0061791059
Series: Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place
Published: 1st May 2010
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 272
Audience: Children
For Ages: 8 - 12 years old
For Grades: 3 - 7
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 20.2 x 15.7 x 2.4
Weight (kg): 0.33
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