Cette auteure crée des récits captivants issus du monde naturel, où des personnages animaux naviguent les défis quotidiens avec une résilience remarquable. Son style d'écriture est ludique et empreint d'optimisme, soulignant souvent le pouvoir de la communauté et des héros improbables. À travers ses œuvres, elle explore les thèmes de la gestion environnementale et de la solidarité interspécifique. L'approche de l'auteure en matière de narration s'inspire d'un profond amour pour la nature et de la conviction de l'impact significatif que même les plus petits parmi nous peuvent avoir.
Après le désastre du bal de Noël, Penelope et la famille Ashton s'installent à Londres. La jeune gouvernante est ravie, c'est l'occasion d'approfondir l'éducation de ses chers élèves ! Cette grande ville regorge de mystères : des chapeaux en peau d'ours, des tableaux effrayants, nos héros ne seront pas déçus de leurs découvertes. Sans le savoir, Penelope et les Incorrigibles partent à la rencontre des secrets qui entourent leur passé...
The fourth book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place-the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Trenton Lee Stewart-has a brand-new look. Turning sixteen is a bittersweet occasion for Miss Penelope Lumley.
Set in a whimsical Victorian era, this fifth installment of the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series continues the adventures of the quirky characters embroiled in mystery and humor. Readers can expect clever storytelling and engaging plot twists that echo the charm of Lemony Snicket and Trenton Lee Stewart. The series blends wit and whimsy, making it a delightful read for those who enjoy clever mysteries filled with eccentric characters and unexpected challenges.
For fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society, here comes the final book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood. Unhappy Penelope Lumley is trapped in unhappy Plinkst!
The phrase "raised by wolves" humorously suggests that particularly unruly children exhibit wild behavior akin to that of animals. This book explores the implications of this saying, delving into themes of upbringing, societal expectations, and the nature of childhood mischief. Through engaging anecdotes and reflections, it examines how parenting styles and environmental influences shape behavior, offering insights into the complexities of raising children in a modern world.
Cambridge Primary Mathematics is a flexible and engaging course written for the Cambridge Primary Maths Curriculum.
Since returning from London, the three Incorrigible children and their plucky governess, Miss Penelope Lumley, have been exceedingly busy. Despite their wolfish upbringing, the children have taken up bird watching, with no unfortunate consequences--yet. And a perplexing gift raises hard questions about how Penelope came to be left at the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, and why her parents never bothered to return for her. But theirs are not the only families with mysteries to solve. When Lord Fredrick’s long-absent mother arrives with the noted explorer, Admiral Faucet, gruesome secrets tumble out of the Ashton family tree. And when the Admiral’s prized racing ostrich gets loose in the forest, it will take all the Incorrigibles’ skills to find her. The hunt for the runaway ostrich is on. But Penelope is worried. Once back in the wild, will the children forget about books and poetry, and go back to their howling, wolfish ways? What if they never want to come back to Ashton Place at all?
Together, their friendship could survive anything.
Found running wild in the forest of Ashton Place, the Incorrigibles are no ordinary children: Alexander, age ten or thereabouts, keeps his siblings in line with gentle nips; Cassiopeia, perhaps four or five, has a bark that is (usually) worse than her bite; and Beowulf, age somewhere-in-the-middle, is alarmingly adept at chasing squirrels. Luckily, Miss Penelope Lumley is no ordinary governess. Only fifteen years old and 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 help them overcome their canine tendencies. But mysteries abound at Ashton Place: Who are these three wild creatures, and how did they come to live in the vast forests of the estate? Why does Old Timothy, the coachman, lurk around every corner? Will Penelope be able to teach the Incorrigibles table manners and socially useful phrases in time for Lady Constance's holiday ball? And what on earth is a schottische?
Cambridge Primary Mathematics is a flexible and engaging course written for the Cambridge Primary Maths Curriculum.
