Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009
The Mysterious Howling
By Maryrose Wood, Jon Klassen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series
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.


