This historical fantasy, first published in 1962 and now reissued in its original format, takes place in 1832 - in a period of English history that never happened. For Good King James III is on the throne, and the country is ravaged by wolves who have migrated through a newly opened Channel Tunnel.
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“A writer of wild humour.” –Oxford Companion to Children’s Literature
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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.
"A masterpiece...a copybook lesson in those virtues that a classic children's book must possess."--Time.
Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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By meta
Format:School & Library Binding
This is my all-time favorite children's book, and I still have the copy that my parents gave me for my birthday in 1967 (just don't ask me which birthday). I am delighted to find that it is back in print. I coaxed my then-11-year-old son into reading it last year as part of his summer reading (I got fed up with all the Sonic the Hedgehog comics that he was trying to pass off as reading material), and although he started it under duress he quickly got hooked. Wonder if he'll do the same with his eventual children? It's that kind of book.
Format:Paperback
I just loved this book. It was a very good story.
The book is about two cousins, Sylvia and Bonnie. Sylvia is an orphan who has lived with her frail Aunt Jane for most of her life. Because Aunt Jane is so weak, she sends Sylvia to live with her cousin Bonnie. Bonnie lives with her two parents Sir Willoughby and Lady Green in a giant mansion called Willoughby Chase. The family is very rich and has many servants. But because Lady Green is very ill she and Sir Willoughby must go on a voyage to regain her health. So a young governess who is related to the family comes to take care of the s.
Once the Sir Willoughby and Lady Green have left, however Ms. Slighcarp locks Bonnie in a closet and starts dismissing all the servants.
I think that this was a well written book but nothing really happens until you are about half way through it
The book is about two cousins, Sylvia and Bonnie. Sylvia is an orphan who has lived with her frail Aunt Jane for most of her life. Because Aunt Jane is so weak, she sends Sylvia to live with her cousin Bonnie. Bonnie lives with her two parents Sir Willoughby and Lady Green in a giant mansion called Willoughby Chase. The family is very rich and has many servants. But because Lady Green is very ill she and Sir Willoughby must go on a voyage to regain her health. So a young governess who is related to the family comes to take care of the s.
Once the Sir Willoughby and Lady Green have left, however Ms. Slighcarp locks Bonnie in a closet and starts dismissing all the servants.
I think that this was a well written book but nothing really happens until you are about half way through it
By john grady
Format:Audio Cassette
Many years ago a parent of one of my fourth grade students gave me the book to read to the children...OK and I threw it on the shelf and promptly forgot the book.
A few months later I was doing a miserable job on a Social Science and the lesson just wasn't working in short it stunk. In utter desperation I reached for the book and the rest is history since then I have read the book 26 times.......I figure about 650 children have had that story read to them..now they are reading it to their children,,,And the beat goes on. After writing this review I am going to read it for the 27th time it is that good. Joan Aiken is a master craftsperson with words
A few months later I was doing a miserable job on a Social Science and the lesson just wasn't working in short it stunk. In utter desperation I reached for the book and the rest is history since then I have read the book 26 times.......I figure about 650 children have had that story read to them..now they are reading it to their children,,,And the beat goes on. After writing this review I am going to read it for the 27th time it is that good. Joan Aiken is a master craftsperson with words
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like revisiting childhood friends
I first read this book when I was in elementary school, which was a longer time ago then I would like to think about! Read more
Published on May 21 2002 by Molly
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Nothing to do with wolves unless you count Miss Slighcarp...
Life seems to be perfect for Sylvia at her new home with her cousin Bonnie. Willoughby Chase was the best thing that ever happened to her. Read more
Published on April 12 2002
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Wonderful Wolves!
Well, alright, so the wolves aren't so wonderful, but the book *is*. I'm nineteen now and it's *still* one of my favourites. Read more
Published on Mar 24 2002 by Amber Goss
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Page turning suspence book!
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is one of my all time favorite books. It is a page turning suspence book. Not a boring part in the entire book. Read more
Published on Feb 27 2002 by An 11-year old reader
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Perfect Children's Adventure
This is one of the best children's books around, although it seems to be known by very few people. In many ways it is the ultimate children's adventure, and has all of the... Read more
Published on Jan 26 2002 by "tysch"
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Great Children's Adventure For All Ages
"The Wolves of Willoughby Chase" is the adventure of two young cousins (Sylvia and Bonnie Green) who must outwit the evil new governess, Miss Slighcarp, and her... Read more
Published on Sep 26 2001
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Wonderful characters, loads of fun
When I first read this book I was ten or eleven...I recommended it to my then best friend, and she too loved it. Read more
Published on July 26 2001 by Lee
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My thot on wolves of Willoughby chase
I thought the book was ok,its not the best I have ever read.I really like the part were they were in the cart and trying to get away from the wovles,shooting muskets at them. Read more
Published on April 5 2001 by Justin Mattson
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What I think about the The wolves of willoughby Chase
I think the book is ok so far,I havent gotton really far in it yet.But its a good book and I hope they can git away from the wolves,but my favorit part sdo far has been where... Read more
Published on April 4 2001 by Justin Mattson
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review from a 10 year old boy
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is a phenomenal book. I really liked its suspense and excitement. The story is about two seven-year-old cousins, Bonnie and Sylvia, who are left with... Read more
Published on Mar 2 2001
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