The Incorrigible
Children of Ashton Place- book 1 The Mysterious Howling
Reviewed by M.P.
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place (book 1 the
mysterious howling) by Maryrose Wood is a very good book about strange children
that were raised by wolves. Found on a hunting expedition in the huge woods of
Ashton Place are three children (later named Alexander, Beowulf, and
Cassiopeia) that seem to have been raised by wolves. They are not wearing any
clothes and do not speak English, instead they speak in barks, howls, and yaps.
Clearly they need a governess. Fifteen-year-old Miss Penelope Lumley, recent
graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, answers the call of
Lord and Lady Ashton. Miss Lumley is a great governess and the children love
her, but will she be able to civilize them in time for Lady Ashton’s Christmas
ball? Should she even try?
I would say this book is good for grades 2 or 3 and up. It
is not violent or anything, but younger children might not understand it. This
book is for anyone who likes good stories, or if you are a fan of books like A
Series of Unfortunate Events (the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place isn’t
nearly as dark though). This book is part of a series of 5 I think but I am not
completely sure. I am reading the 2nd one now and it is also really
good. The first book is available at the Seabury Library and I am not sure
about the others. If this book sounds good to you, you should definitely read
it.
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