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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
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.
Book Details
- Publisher: Yearling Books
- Publish Date: Oct 1st, 1987
- Pages: 181
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 7.60in - 5.10in - 0.60in - 0.30lb
- EAN: 9780440496038
- Recommended age: 08-12
- Categories: • Action & Adventure - General• Family - Orphans & Foster Homes• Animals - Wolves, Coyotes & Wild Dogs
About the Author
Joan Aiken (1924-2004) was one of the most beloved storytellers of the 20th century, author of more than 100 books for children and adults. Best known for her Wolves Chronicles--beginning with the Lewis Carroll Prize-winning The Wolves of Willoughby Chase--Aiken combined gothic adventure, wit, and imagination in stories that have captivated generations.
Her work earned international acclaim, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award in the United States and the Guardian Award for Fiction in the UK. In 1999, Queen Elizabeth II honored her as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to children's literature. Today, Aiken's novels remain timeless classics, treasured by readers who love daring heroines, unforgettable villains, and richly imagined worlds.
Her work earned international acclaim, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award in the United States and the Guardian Award for Fiction in the UK. In 1999, Queen Elizabeth II honored her as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to children's literature. Today, Aiken's novels remain timeless classics, treasured by readers who love daring heroines, unforgettable villains, and richly imagined worlds.
Praise for this book
"A masterpiece...a copybook lesson in those virtues that a classic children's book must possess."--Time.