The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book II

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book II

by Maryrose Wood and Jon Klassen
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 22/02/2011

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Of especially naughty children it is sometimes said, "They must have been raised by wolves."



The Incorrigible children actually were.


Thanks to the efforts of Miss Penelope Lumley, their plucky governess, Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia are much more like children than wolf pups now. They are accustomed to wearing clothes. They hardly ever howl at the moon. And for the most part, they resist the urge to chase squirrels up trees.


Despite Penelope's civilizing influence, the Incorrigibles still managed to ruin Lady Constance's Christmas ball, nearly destroying the grand house. So while Ashton Place is being restored, Penelope, the Ashtons, and the children take up residence in London. Penelope is thrilled, as London offers so many opportunities to further the education of her unique students. But the city presents challenges, too, in the form of the palace guards' bearskin hats, which drive the children wild—not to mention the abundance of pigeons the Incorrigibles love to hunt. As they explore London, however, they discover more about themselves as clues about the children's—and Penelope's—mysterious past crop up in the most unexpected ways. . . .

ISBN:
9780062069719
9780062069719
Category:
Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
22-02-2011
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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