The Mysterious Howling (2009)

by Maryrose Wood

Other authors: Jon Klassen (Illustrator)

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Series: The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place (1)

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Fifteen-year-old Miss Penelope Lumley, a recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, is hired as governess to three young children who have been raised by wolves and must teach them to behave in a civilized manner quickly, in preparation for a Christmas ball.

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I got this book for the kids that I tutor but when I glanced at the beginning I was hooked and ended up reading it in one sitting. The language and characters are charming, and there are some real lessons to be learned from Penelope and the wise Agatha Swanburne. The only problem with this book is that it leaves you hungry for more. I've already reserved the third book at the library... and my kids will just have to wait until I'm done reading it first! (

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littoface | Feb 2, 2024 |

I found this book so charming and funny. It reminds me of Jane Eyre, which is clearly intended to do. The humor and ways in which the author talks to the reader reminds me of Lemony Snicket. I really want to read the next book, unlike many tween mystery novels, I still have some things I haven't figured out about the story and that is very exciting. (

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mslibrarynerd | Jan 13, 2024 |

Another Lemony Snicket-y goody! Its only shortcoming as a book is that it's the first in a series and therefore a big tease. No revelations, just setup. But really funny, smart, enjoyable setup.

It's a fantastic audiobook--I dare say possibly better than reading it because the narrator does some awesome howling. Today I kept hearing "Lumawoo" and "Cassawoof" and "Nutsawoo" in my head. So great! (

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LibrarianDest | Jan 3, 2024 |

Three wolf children are found in a forest. A 15 year old governess is brought in to look after them and try and make them civilized" for the rather silly lady of the house and the strange man who is obsessed with his Almanac.
In the vein of the Lemony Snicket books this is the first in the series. (

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nicsreads | Oct 20, 2023 |

Charming background listen for a sick day. I shall forget all about it until the next rainy day I need some sound. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Maryrose Wood	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Klassen, Jon	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Hoy, Sarah	Designer	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Kellgren, Katherine	Narrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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The Mysterious Howling

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2009

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Penelope Lumley

Alexander Incorrigible

Cassiopeia Incorrigible

Beowulf Incorrigible

Lady Constance Ashton

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England, UK

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To put it in a nutshell: Plinkst was nothing like Ashton Place.

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Rex, Adam

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Fifteen-year-old Miss Penelope Lumley, a recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, is hired as governess to three young children who have been raised by wolves and must teach them to behave in a civilized manner quickly, in preparation for a Christmas ball.

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