The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1962 · Est. 6 hour read

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Written by Joan Aiken · Illustrated by Pat Marriott

Book #1 in the Wolves Chronicles series

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

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181 pages· 42,609 words· Est. 6 hour read· 1020L
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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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
181
Words
42,609
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1020L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.5
F&P level
~Y
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
99
Publication
Published
November 14, 2000
First published
August 6, 1962
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780385327909
OCLC
45410529

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