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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (Paperback)

by Joan Aiken (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 259 pages
  • Publisher: Red Fox; New edition edition (4 Mar 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 009945663X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099456636
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,440 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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It's 19th-century England during the reign of King James II, but it's not the England we know from the history books. This country is overrun with wolves that roam the forests, providing the perfect setting for a witty and dramatic story spanning the whole country, from the frozen North to the city of London, and peopled with all manner of evil governesses and ancient aunts.

Filled with brilliantly-drawn Dickensian characters, it would make an excellent choice for strong preteen readers who like an old-fashioned story with a strong plot and good characterisation. This book often appears on lists of best-loved children's books. (Ages 10 to 12) EN --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"A writer of wild humour." -"Oxford Companion to Children's Literature"

"From the Paperback edition."

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An enchanting, exciting story, filled with adventure., 30 Jun 2001
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This review is from: The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (Red Fox Classics) (Paperback)
I first read The Wolves of Willoughby Chase when I was seven, and enjoyed it so much I bought the book. It is based on two girls and their wicked governess, set in the early 19th century. This book goes through phases of sadness, excitement, anger and happiness, an intreaguing collection that makes the book adventurous and lively, not one boring bit in it. I am looking forward to reading the sequel, "Dido and Pa", and I hope it will be just as good.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The first, but not the best, 30 Aug 2006
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This, the first book in the Wolves of Willoughby Chase sequence, is better than most children's stories and will be read with great enjoyment by adults and children alike. However, it is worth saying that, good as it is, it's not the best of the series by a long chalk. The two girl characters aren't terrific (Bonnie's a pain in the neck), and they don't come up again. It's not till we get to the second book, in which Dido Twite, one of the greatest characters in English fiction, makes her entrance, that the whole thing takes off on wings of gossamer. It's as though Dido did something extraordinary for Joan Aikens's imagination, sending it into the most remarkable ways and byways. This first volume has to be read to get readers into the overall atmosphere of this take on the early 19th century.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Magical and Gripping Story for Children, 9 Dec 2005
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is the first in a wonderful series of books for children.

I started reading the series when I was a young child and found that the world Aiken has created is a magical place to get lost in for hours on end. Every adventure is superbly written and I never wanted the books to end.

Now at the age of eighteen and with a younger brother to read to, I am rediscovering the magic of this wonderful series again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is one of those eternal classics which has never failed to stir my imagination with its atmospheric and descriptive style, which seems to be lacking... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting book
This is the best book I have read.I really enjoyed it and couldn't stop reading it. I think it is an excellent story.

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'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase' is one of the finest fantasies for children ever written. It is a timeless classic and an imaginative tour de force that has rarely been equalled... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excitment, Intrigue, and action
The Story which is set in a time of english history that never happend, Good King James III is on the throne and its 1832. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant historical story
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is about a period of history that never happened.It is about two little girls and one of the two girls is an orphan. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book, with many tense moments!!!!!!!!!
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