The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Joan Aiken

Book 1 of The Wolves Chronicles

Language: English

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Childrens Fantasy Young Adult

Publisher: RHCP Digital

Published: Jan 1, 1962

Pages: 279
ABC: 5

Description:

1832 England. Wolves howl outside manor while villains prey inside estate. Owners lost at sea, evil governess Miss Slighcarp, on Grimshaw's forged references and will, takes charge. When she sends plucky dark-haired Bonnie and delicate Sylvia to Mrs Brisket's orphan 'school' to be starved and beaten, goose-herder Simon stays their friend. Dark line drawings