"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"A masterpiece...a copybook lesson in those virtues that a classic children's book must possess."--Time.
Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A beautiful new paperback edition, with a new introduction and extra content by the author's daughter, Lizza Aiken, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of this wild, evocative and timeless fantasy.In a period of English History that never happened, when Good King James III is on the throne, and the whole country is ravaged by wolves which have migrated through the newly-opened Channel Tunnel. When orphans Bonnie and Sylvia fall into the hands of evil Miss Slighcarp, they need all their wits - and the help of Simon the goose-boy - to escape unscathed, for the governess is more cruel and merciless than the wolves that surround the great house of Willoughby Chase.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. When orphans Bonnie and Sylvia fall into the hands of evil Miss Slighcarp, they need all their wits - and the help of Simon the goose-boy - to escape unscathed, for the governess is more cruel and merciless than the wolves that surround the great house of Willoughby Chase. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780141362663
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780141362663
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 11 - 14 years. Seller Inventory # 373625147
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780141362663
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 23270334-n
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9780141362663-GDR
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 272 pages. 7.80x5.04x0.79 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0141362669
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. When orphans Bonnie and Sylvia fall into the hands of evil Miss Slighcarp, they need all their wits - and the help of Simon the goose-boy - to escape unscathed, for the governess is more cruel and merciless than the wolves that surround the great house of Willoughby Chase. Seller Inventory # B9780141362663
Book Description Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780141362663_new
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 0.44. Seller Inventory # bk0141362669xvz189zvxnew