The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I

by Maryrose Wood and Jon Klassen
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 23/02/2010

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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?

ISBN:
9780061986659
9780061986659
Category:
Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
23-02-2010
Language:
English
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Maryrose Wood

Maryrose Wood is a former Broadway actor, comedian, and playwright.

She is also the author of the teen novel The Poison Diaries and has written several other YA titles, including My Life, The Musical and How I Found The Perfect Dress.

Jon Klassen

Jon Klassen is a Canadian-born author/illustrator of picture books. He started his career in animation, working as an illustrator and designer for feature films at Dreamworks and Laika Studios, and smaller projects like commercials and music videos, with clients including the BBC and U2, before moving his focus to book work.

His own books include I Want My Hat Back, This is Not My Hat, winner of the Caldecott Medal, and We Found A Hat. His illustrated books include Extra Yarn and Sam and Dave Dig A Hole both written by Mac Barnett and winners of Caldecott Honors.

He is a member of the Order of Canada for contributions to children's literature. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles with his wife Moranne and two sons, Isaac and August.

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