I read this in one sitting last night. It was very "Lemony Snickett-y" is the tone and sense of humor. I thought Miss Lumley (also known as Lumawoo) was adorable in her no-nonsense governess position. And the children, so funny, the little wolflings with their wild habits and trusting ways. I will l...
A mysterious and Gothic tale about a young governess who takes a job caring for three children previously raised by wolves. I suspect that it would appeal in many ways to Lemony Snicket fans. [Nov. 2010]
Totally implausible but endearing story-beginning of a fifteen-year-old orphan (who seems more like 30) employed as governess to three children raised by wolves. Humor and hijinks abound.
Penelope Lumley is a marvelous heroine. So capable, so well educated, so resourceful. The book is a nod to Jane Eyre of course, I don't think it's possible to write about a governess without reference to Eyre, but it's many other things, too. It's amusingly faux gothic, with a Snicketine way of i...
Not as weak as many reviews had seemed to intimate. Reminiscent of Lemony Snicket's style at times, especially the illustration of the various meanings or words and phrases, it was an enjoyable book, short and simple. Not heavy on characterization, drawing much broader individuals. Not a book that I...
A fabulously fun middle-grade series. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling is the enchanting first book in The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series. This book is a delightful middle-grade read. Miss Penelope Lumley, fifteen year old graduate of Swanburne Acade...
Having graduated a year early from the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, fifteen year old Penelope Lumley is off to interview for a governess position at Ashton Place. After a rushed meeting with Lady Constance, Penelope is shocked to discover three dirty, wild-haired children howling in th...
I enjoyed it. There was a great deal that was very charming. I like the protagonist a lot and the consciously mannered style with plenty of dear reader interjections was played for humor and worked just great. Its not in the least realistic, a 15 year old governess trys to teach children raised b...
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