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This delightful cross between Jane Austen and Lemony Snickett may not appeal to all kids, but will certainly be appreciated by those who enjoy dry British humor (although author Maryrose Wood is actually a New Yorker and not a Brit). This opening story of 15-year-old governess Penelope Lumley and her three charges sets the stage for many further adventures. Although the three siblings in Miss Lumley's care have been raised by wolves and only recently brought into the "civilized" world, it quickl
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I enjoyed this book, even though, as a teacher, I think the progress the protagonist's charges made in her care were completely unrealistic. You do not take kids who have virtually no English speech in the fall and achieve coherent speech by Christmas, let alone good manners, dancing the schottische, and understanding and reciting Latin and Longfellow. Most kids won't be troubled by these technicalities, though.
I was a bit disappointed with the cliffhanger ending, though. I know that she wants ...more
I was a bit disappointed with the cliffhanger ending, though. I know that she wants ...more
Utterly fabulous--but be warned, you will definitely have to get the next books in the series to really find out what it going on with the Incorrigible children!
Really loved this book, although I could have use more answers at the end. The voice is vibrant and fun, and it hits my Jane Eyre buttons without being nearly so creepy. The children are adorable and I love their tendency to add "-awoo" to everybody's names. Will definitely be reading the next.
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Katherine Kellgren does wonders with her narration of this book. An outstanding performance! (Loved her so much more than reading the book)
Wonderful and very fun little story and excellent storytelling. I love the rhythm of the prose and the structure with her frequent and humorous little back references to things from a couple pages earlier.
I'm having a little more trouble than I expected finding the next one and I'm anxious. ...more
I'm having a little more trouble than I expected finding the next one and I'm anxious. ...more
A funny romp of a story, with a very young governess trying to teach 3 children who have been raised by wolves.
Mar 07, 2011
Danielle
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Kimberley Little
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