{"product_id":"the-incorrigible-children-of-ashton-place-book-i-the-mysterious-howling-9780062366931","title":"The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place--the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Trenton Lee Stewart--has a brand-new look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in the forest of Ashton Place, the Incorrigibles are no ordinary children. Luckily, Miss Penelope Lumley is no ordinary governess. A recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, Penelope embraces the challenge of her new position. Though she is eager to instruct the children in Latin verbs and the proper use of globes, first she must eliminate their canine tendencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut mysteries abound at Ashton Place: Who are these three wild creatures? Why does Old Timothy, the coachman, lurk around every corner? Will Penelope be able to civilize the Incorrigibles in time for Lady Constance's holiday ball? And what on earth is a schottische?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maryrose Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.40h x 5.00w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062366931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e135540 \/ Mysterious Howling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWood, Maryrose:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMaryrose Wood is the author of the first five books (so far!) in this series about the Incorrigible children and their governess. These books may be considered works of fiction, which is to say, the true bits and the untrue bits are so thoroughly mixed together that no one should be able to tell the difference. This process of fabrication is fully permitted under the terms of the author's Poetic License, which is one of her most prized possessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaryrose's other qualifications for writing these tales include a scandalous stint as a professional thespian, many years as a private governess to two curious and occasionally rambunctious pupils, and whatever literary insights she may have gleaned from living in close proximity to a clever but disobedient dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKlassen, Jon:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJon Klassen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Canadian-born author-illustrator. His books include \u003cem\u003eI Want My Hat Back\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThis Is Not My Hat\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the Caldecott Medal; \u003cem\u003eWe Found a Hat\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eThe Skull\u003c\/em\u003e. Jon is also the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eSam and Dave Dig a Hole\u003c\/em\u003e by Mac Barnett and \u003cem\u003eThe Dark \u003c\/em\u003eby Lemony Snicket, among many others. He is a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition of his contributions to children's literature. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Maryrose Wood \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47284285178013,"sku":"9780062366931","price":23.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e02cae84-d57a-4e67-b1b6-4346f72ef4d0.jpg?v=1759984240","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-incorrigible-children-of-ashton-place-book-i-the-mysterious-howling-9780062366931","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}