{"product_id":"the-wolves-of-willoughby-chase-paperback","title":"The Wolves of Willoughby Chase - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoan Aiken\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA timeless tale of courage and friendship--where two brave girls defy wolves, wickedness, and despair to reclaim their home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWicked wolves and a grim governess threaten Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia when Bonnie's parents leave Willoughby Chase for a sea voyage. Left in the care of the cruel Miss Slighcarp, the girls can hardly believe what is happening. Their once-happy home, Willoughby Chase, is stripped bare--servants dismissed, furniture sold, and the girls banished to a grim orphan school. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the help of Simon the gooseboy and his loyal flock, they plot a daring escape. But how will they ever get Willoughby Chase free from the clutches of the evil Miss Slighcarp? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition of Joan Aiken's beloved classic includes an introduction by her daughter, Lizza, offering rare insight into the author's own struggles and triumphs in completing this enduring story.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this chilling beginning to The Wolves Chronicles, two little cousins are left in the care of an evil governess. They escape and travel 400 miles to London with their friend Simon and his geese. \u003cbr\u003eLewis Carroll Shelf Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoan Aiken (1924-2004) was one of the most beloved storytellers of the 20th century, author of more than 100 books for children and adults. Best known for her Wolves Chronicles--beginning with the Lewis Carroll Prize-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Wolves of Willoughby Chase\u003c\/i\u003e--Aiken combined gothic adventure, wit, and imagination in stories that have captivated generations.\u003cbr\u003eHer work earned international acclaim, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award in the United States and the Guardian Award for Fiction in the UK. In 1999, Queen Elizabeth II honored her as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to children's literature. Today, Aiken's novels remain timeless classics, treasured by readers who love daring heroines, unforgettable villains, and richly imagined worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 181\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 1987\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wolves of Willoughby Chase\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52852883259616,"sku":"9780440496038","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/ZoLRpq6yU79780440496038.webp?v=1781229233","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-wolves-of-willoughby-chase-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}