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Yearling Books, 1987-01-10

Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Wolves Chronicles and Wolves Chronicles (Paperback)

Joan Aiken, Author

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9780440496038

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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. Originally published: London: Jonathan Cape, 1962.

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Set in an alternate 19th-century England, this tale follows two courageous girls as they confront treachery and danger to protect their home. With a blend of suspense and wit, the story emphasizes the strength found in friendship and the resilience needed to overcome adversity.

Keywords and Themes: Action & Adventure • Animals • Award Winner • Compassion • Courage • Coyotes & Wild Dogs • Determination • Family • Friendship • Integrity • Justice • Juvenile Fiction • Loyalty • Orphans & Foster Homes • Perseverance • Resilience • Responsibility • Wolves

Readability • 6.6

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 181

Subjects • Governesses • Good and evil

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Orphans & Foster Homes • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Wolves, Coyotes & Wild Dogs

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.

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