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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (Wolves Chronicles)

by Joan Aiken

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ISBN13: 9780440496038
ISBN10: 0440496039
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Publisher Comments:

In this chilling beginning to The Wolves Chronicles, two little cousins are left in the care of an evil governess. They escape and travel 400 miles to London with their friend Simon and his geese.

Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.

Review:

"A masterpiece...a copybook lesson in those virtues that a classic children's book must possess." Time

Synopsis:

Wicked wolves and a grim governess threaten Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia when Bonnie's parents leave for a sea voyage. The girls can't believe what's happening when Miss Slighcarp dismisses the servants, sells the furniture, and send the girls to a prison-like orphan school. With the help of Simon the gooseboy, the escape the school and set out to free their home.
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About the Author

Joan Aiken is the author of some 90 books for young people and adults. She was recently named a Member of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

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Maggie_S, June 22, 2011 (view all comments by Maggie_S)
I remember loving this book as a kid and it is still just as great. Even though I knew how it would end I was still on the edge of my seat until the last page.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780440496038
Author:
Aiken, Joan
Publisher:
Yearling
Other:
Hawkes, Kevin
Illustrator:
Marriott, Pat
Author:
Marriott, Pat
Location:
New York, N.Y. :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Adventure and adventurers
Subject:
England
Subject:
Juveniles
Subject:
Wolves
Subject:
Animals - Wolves
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Subject:
Cousins
Subject:
England Fiction.
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Children s-Adventure Stories
Copyright:
1987
Edition Number:
One previous ed.
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Wolves Chronicles
Series Volume:
9606
Publication Date:
19871001
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 5 up to 9
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
7.66x5.16x.45 in. .27 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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"Synopsis" by , Wicked wolves and a grim governess threaten Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia when Bonnie's parents leave for a sea voyage. The girls can't believe what's happening when Miss Slighcarp dismisses the servants, sells the furniture, and send the girls to a prison-like orphan school. With the help of Simon the gooseboy, the escape the school and set out to free their home.
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