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The Willoughby Chase Chronicles - The Beginning

By Joan Aiken

Adjectives

adventurous suspenseful engaging

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Mystery

Synopsis

In an alternate 19th-century England, cousins Bonnie and Sylvia are left in the care of the cruel Miss Slighcarp when Bonnie's parents depart on a sea voyage. As wolves prowl the countryside, the girls face treachery at home. With the help of their friend Simon the goose-boy, they embark on a daring escape to reclaim their rightful place at Willoughby Chase.

About the author

Joan Aiken was a much-loved British author, best known for her exciting book 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase'. She wrote many stories filled with adventure, magic, and brave characters. Joan loved using her imagination to create wonderful worlds for children to explore, and her books have delighted readers for many years.

Pages

435 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2004

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