Book Series · 3 Books

Wolves Chronicles Books

In order from The Wolves of Willoughby Chase to The Witch of Clatteringshaws.

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
Black Hearts in Battersea
The Witch of Clatteringshaws
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
Black Hearts in Battersea
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1962

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

By Joan Aiken, Pat Marriott (Illustrator)

Two girls must escape a cruel governess to save their home.

181 pages· 42,609 words· Est. 6 hour read
Summary: Bonnie and Sylvia's world turns upside down when their parents leave, and the sinister Miss Slighcarp takes over Willoughby Chase. Stripped of comfort and sent to a harsh orphan school, the girls face endless toil. With Simon the gooseboy's help, they escape, but can they reclaim their home from Miss Slighcarp's grasp? Adventure and danger await as they fight to restore their once joyful life.
In reading order

Wolves Chronicles Series

3 books · Published 1962–2005

#1

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1962

Two girls must escape a cruel governess to save their home.

Black Hearts in Battersea

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1964

A young artist stumbles into a plot against the king, facing danger at every turn.

The Witch of Clatteringshaws

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2005

A reluctant king seeks escape. Can a hidden heir be found in time?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Wolves Chronicles series?

There are 3 books in the Wolves Chronicles series. It began with The Wolves of Willoughby Chase in 1962, and the newest book, The Witch of Clatteringshaws, was published in 2005.

What order should you read the Wolves Chronicles books in?

Start with The Wolves of Willoughby Chase and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Wolves Chronicles books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Wolves Chronicles book is the longest?

Black Hearts in Battersea is the longest book in the series at 57,076 words (240 pages).

Which Wolves Chronicles book is the shortest?

The Witch of Clatteringshaws is the shortest at 30,923 words (144 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Wolves Chronicles to life.

01

Joan Aiken

Author
02

Pat Marriott

Illustrator

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