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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling | Maryrose Wood
The first book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Placethe acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Trenton Lee Stewarthas a brand-new look. Discovered 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. But 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?
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Buchbeeg
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Pickpick

My local librarian suggested this to me when I got stuck early last month. Enjoyable and got me out of my slump of not finishing books!

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Amie
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I need some fun, easy reading, so I'm going to re-read this series.

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Tracyantoon
Mysterious Howling | Maryrose Wood
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Mehso-so

I listened to this on audio with my kids and personally found the narrator...well, let‘s just say it was not to my liking. 😉 However, my kids really enjoyed it. They wanted me to find the 2nd one in the series on audio and I have strongly encouraged them to read it themselves so I don‘t have to listen to another. 😁 #momoftheyear #middlegrademarch

megnews The story sounds good. Too bad about the narrator. That can really ruin the experience. 5y
ImperfectCJ How interesting! My kids and I love Katherine Kellgren's narration and were so disappointed that she wasn't able to narrate the final book. There are a couple of characters (Margaret the maid especially) whose voices are quite shrill, though. 5y
Tracyantoon @megnews @ImperfectCJ Shrill is a great way to describe it. Also the howling of the kids got rough for me too-my 3 year old would howl right back at it. 😳 It was just too much for me-I kept trying to turn the volume down but continued to get complaints that I needed to turn it up from the kids. It is well loved just not by this mommy. 😉 5y
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ImperfectCJ @Tracyantoon Yeah, 3yo howling back would be a deal-breaker for me, too! When they get to the final book, you can try the audio again, maybe. Fiona Hardingham narrates the last one, and she doesn't “do“ the voices quite as much and Kellgren. 5y
Tracyantoon @ImperfectCJ Thanks for the tip! I will keep that in mind! 5y
TerriGreen Yikes. Can they use headphones? 🎧 Or set them up in a room and walk away. 5y
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BookwormAHN
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This book is quite cute. Its about a Governess the finds herself in charge of three children who were literally found in the wood. She starts her relationship by training them like puppies and it works.
#BBRC #MiddleGrade #coverchangemidsseries
@LibrarianRyan @RachelO

HannaPolkadots I love the cover!🤩 5y
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LibrarianRyan
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This series had 4 books before it got a cover change. Book five got rid of the folksy art style for a more current soft illustration style.

MG
#bbrc
#coverchanges

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BarbaraJean
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This practice of overstating the case is called hyperbole. Hyperbole is usually harmless, but in some cases it has been known to precipitate unnecessary wars as well as a painful gaseous condition called stock market bubbles. For safety‘s sake, then, hyperbole should be used with restraint and only by those with the proper literary training.

Texreader 👍🏻 5y
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BarbaraJean
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I am well aware that being raised by wolves can be considered an undesirable start in life... but truly, which of us do not have obstacles to overcome? Whining, or howling, or what you please, is not the solution to any of life‘s problems.

...Abandoned in the forest, suckled by ferocious smelly animals, forced to wear uncomfortable party outfits, and made to learn to dance the Schottische, this is simply the way life goes.

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I found this delightful. It took me a little while to get used to the tone and the narration—I felt like some of the voices were a bit over the top at first! But as I began to take the book on its own terms, I enjoyed it more and more. It was clever and a bit sarcastic, and I appreciated the small parodies of Gothic/Victorian tropes that are sprinkled throughout the novel. Book 14 of 12 completed during the #bookfitnesschallenge!

smilingshelves I love this series! 5y
Clwojick 🙌🏻This looks fun! I‘m going to stack it, and hopefully I‘ll be able to find it on Libby. 💛💚💙 5y
BarbaraJean @Clwojick I listened to it on Libby! I had to wait several weeks for my hold to become available, though. 5y
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Clwojick @BarbaraJean I checked my Libby, and my library only has book 3 and 5 of the series! 😂 I may still read the 3rd one and hope that it doesn‘t ruin the story by starting in the middle. 5y
BarbaraJean @Clwojick Of course they only have 3 and 5! Because who wants to start with book one?! 🤦🏻‍♀️If your library offers access to Hoopla, it looks like they‘re all available on there—maybe that will work for you! 5y
Clwojick My library got rid of Hoopla 😤😤😤 5y
BarbaraJean @Clwojick Uggggghhhhhh!! 😡☹️😭 5y
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ravenlee
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Bailedbailed

Forty-some pages in and I really dislike all the little asides. The style is grating and while I‘m intrigued by the premise I find the tone too distracting to continue.

Bummed by a second bail already this month, but on to something new.

Crazeedi Too many books to waste time on one you aren't enjoying 6y
ShyBookOwl Bummer 6y
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Amie
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#bookmail My Book Outlet Boxing Day sale order has arrived! Now I have to find somewhere to put them ... 📚

Crazeedi Great problem to have! 6y
BookishMarginalia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 6y
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Victoriahoperose
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Mehso-so

An attempt at something lighter was just okay for me. Maybe it was the audio version that I couldn‘t connect with. I just felt like the characters weren‘t developed as well as they could have been. I think I was expecting more of a Nanny McPhee vibe or Mary Poppins and it fell a little flat for me. But, the story was unique and I enjoyed the author‘s imagination.

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I still have a quite difficult time overcoming the necessary suspension of disbelief this book requires. The fact that Alexander is 10 and Cassiopeia is 4 creates so many issues. But, once you do look past that aspect, this book is so cute and Penelope and the children are so darling.

The spectacular Katherine Kellgren makes this series a must listen.

This is my third read through the series in anticipation of the final book coming out soon.

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Chelsibno
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I loved this #audiobook! Miss Penelope Lumley, a young and well-educated orphan. has come to Ashton Place to be a governess to three children. She‘s surprised when it‘s revealed that her charges were raised by wolves in the woods, but she‘s determined to educate them in the ways of civilized society. I loved how this book so lovingly and hilariously parodied tropes from famous British novels, particularly gothic romances.

Amie This is my favorite audiobook series! The narration is brilliant. 7y
azulaco This sounds great! Adding to my stack. 7y
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Amie
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1) just about anything at home when I can't read a book - housework, cooking, puzzles, cross-stitching
2) library via Overdrive and sometimes Hoopla
3) usually 1.5x
4) I'm not very good at remembering narrator names but here's a few: Katherine Kellgren (who sadly passed away recently), Bahni Turpin, Jayne Entwistle
5) The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series (for kids/middle grade)

#audiobookinquiry @Chelleo

Chelleo I‘m horrible at remembering narrators as well. I just started tracking them in my reading log. 7y
Amie @Chelleo that's a good idea. I should start doing that, too. 7y
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CharissaWeaksAuthor
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I really love this so far.

Mommamanzi I got it on sale for my kindle. Can‘t wait to start it! 7y
MinDea Title and cover are intriguing! 7y
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smilingshelves
Mysterious Howling | Maryrose Wood
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I took myself out to lunch today for the #readathon. 😁

BucklingBookshelves Looking forward to hearing how you like this one! I have the whole series, that's out so far but haven't started. I obviously have high hopes lol 8y
smilingshelves I just finished it, and I loved it. I'm​ regretting not getting the rest of the series at the library so I could devour them all today! 8y
Suzze I had Great Lakes chips with my lunch today too. Great Traverse City company. #madeinmichigan 8y
smilingshelves Oh, I love the Grand Traverse Pie Company! I wish we had one near me! 8y
Suzze @smilingshelves I live in Westland. I had lunch at GTPC last week. When my parents lived in TC, there was only one shop, right by their house. Yum! 8y
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smilingshelves
Mysterious Howling | Maryrose Wood
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Book - check. Socks - check. Let's do this!

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smilingshelves
Mysterious Howling | Maryrose Wood
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My TBR for the #readathon tomorrow. Less than twelve hours until we start!

alwz I read Be Frank with Me last readathon! Happy reading! 8y
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StellarDoc
Mysterious Howling | Maryrose Wood
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I spent the day at the Dallas Public Library's Edgar Allan Poe Victorian Halloween Festival, where I met Maryrose Wood and was introduced to her Incorrigible Children.

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ElizabethAndino
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Cute!!

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