I look forward to the day when I can read this book to my kids. Each book (thus far) has been a complete story unto itself, but adds little elements into the history of Penelope Lumley and her curious charges. 22, 2011 The plot thickens but is still far from crystallizing in this madcap sequel to The Mysterious Howling (2010). 2 by Maryrose Wood & illustrated by Jon Klassen RELEASE DATE: Feb. Maryrose Wood The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book II: The Hidden Gallery Audio CD Januby Katherine Kellgr Maryrose Wood (Author) (Author) 225 ratings Editors' pick Best Books Ages 9-12 See all formats and editions Kindle 7.49 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. Her characters are likable, humorous, and bizarrely realistic. THE HIDDEN GALLERY From the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series, Vol. Maryrose Wood’s writing style is both whimsical and sincere and her reference to Robert Burns’ poetry fully engage the reader in the world that she has created. She also manages to discover something of her own history, and a tantalizing secret about Lord Frederick Ashton. Lumley senses sabotage but happily a handsome young man, and a velocipede arrive in the nick of time. Life gets even more complicated as the children and their governess are swept off to London. Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia were mysterious children found in the woods near Ashton Place and though Lumley tries to follow advice from her mentor Miss Mortimer, life keeps getting more and more mysterious! As a refresher, the story follows Penelope Lumley who acts as the governess for a trio of feral children. I’d been looking forward to reading the second installment of The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place.
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