Book Series · 6 Books

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place Books

In order from The Mysterious Howling to The Long-Lost Home.

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series is a set of 6 chapter books by Maryrose Wood, published between 2009 and 2018. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 390 pages.

The Mysterious Howling
The Hidden Gallery
The Unseen Guest
The Interrupted Tale
The Unmapped Sea
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Mysterious Howling
Sale price
$1597
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

The Mysterious Howling

By Maryrose Wood, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)

A young governess must tame wild children with mysterious origins before a grand ball.

272 pages· 51,291 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Summary: Fifteen-year-old Penelope Lumley faces an unusual challenge as the new governess at Ashton Place: taming three wild children found in the forest. As she teaches them manners and Latin, mysteries unfold. Who are these children, and why does the coachman lurk in shadows? With a holiday ball approaching, Penelope must unravel secrets and transform the Incorrigibles in time. Can she succeed, or will their wild nature prevail? Discover the truth behind their origins and the enigmatic happenings at Ashton Place.
In reading order

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place Series

6 books · Published 2009–2018

#1
The Mysterious Howling
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1597

The Mysterious Howling

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

A young governess must tame wild children with mysterious origins before a grand ball.

#2
The Hidden Gallery
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1697

The Hidden Gallery

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Wolf-raised children and their governess uncover secrets in London, facing wild challenges and mysterious pasts.

#3
The Unseen Guest
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1597

The Unseen Guest

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Wolf-raised children and their governess face family secrets and a runaway ostrich. Will they return to their wild ways?

#4
The Interrupted Tale
#4 in Series
Sale price
$1597

The Interrupted Tale

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

A governess must prove her students' worth to save her school and job amidst chaos.

#5
The Unmapped Sea
#5 in Series
Sale price
$1498

The Unmapped Sea

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A family curse threatens a new life. Can secrets at the seaside break it?

#6
The Long-Lost Home
#6 in Series
Sale price
$1498

The Long-Lost Home

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Can Penelope break the family curse before the next full moon seals their fate?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series?

There are 6 books in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series. It began with The Mysterious Howling in 2009, and the newest book, The Long-Lost Home, was published in 2018.

What order should you read the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place books in?

Start with The Mysterious Howling and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place book is the longest?

The Long-Lost Home (Book #6) is the longest book in the series at 88,167 words (440 pages).

Which Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place book is the shortest?

The Mysterious Howling (Book #1) is the shortest at 51,291 words (272 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place to life.

01

Maryrose Wood

Author
02

Jon Klassen

Illustrator
03

Eliza Wheeler

Illustrator

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