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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
By Joan AikenPublisher Description
Wicked wolves and a grim governess threaten Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia when Bonnie's parents leave Willoughby Chase for a sea voyage. Left in the care of the cruel Miss Slighcarp, the girls can hardly believe what is happening to their once happy home. The servants are dismissed, the furniture is sold, and Bonnie and Sylvia are sent to a prison-like orphan school. It seems as if the endless hours of drudgery will never cease.
With the help of Simon the gooseboy and his flock, they escape. But how will they ever get Willoughby Chase free from the clutches of the evil Miss Slighcarp?
With the help of Simon the gooseboy and his flock, they escape. But how will they ever get Willoughby Chase free from the clutches of the evil Miss Slighcarp?
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Characters change and growBeautifully writtenDescriptive writing
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Believable charactersCharacters change and growLikable charactersMulti-layered charactersBeautifully writtenDescriptive writingSuspensefulUnpredictableBeautiful settingImmersive setting
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“Throughly enjoyed this book! So easy to read and so enticing”Danielle Stobie
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“I read this book thinking, "I wish this had been around when I was younger..." Well, this is a foolish thought because the books were around when I was a child, and have been around for awhile.
Any books for children that feature a mixture of Georgian/Victorian society, a dash of wolves, loads of adventure, and little girls learning to stand on their own two solid feet has my love. I love that Bonnie is not only a plucky young girl, but also handy with a rifle (good against wolves!).
This story is one of daring, bravery, friendship, sisterhood and that very best ingredient in children's stories -- growing up with grace away from parents and adults.
I do wish I'd read this book as a young girl because I could have learned and gained a great deal from Bonnie even if I was more like shy, sensitive Sylvia at first. This book is recommended to young girls (and boys) and any adult that still enjoys that bit of whimsy and wonder in their reading. I would think this would be a great read-aloud and share book.
ps. See the Strange Horizons review of more of Joan Aiken's book for a more clear picture of this Wolves series. http://www.strangehorizons.com/2001/20011029/wolves.shtml”
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