![]() ![]() Her best-known books are those in the James III saga, of which the Lewis Carroll prize-winning The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was the first title. She wrote over a hundred books for young readers and adults and is recognized as one of the classic authors of the 20 century. About the Author JOAN AIKEN was born in Sussex in 1924. Review Quotes A masterpiece.a copybook lesson in those virtues that a classic childrens book must possess.- Time. But how will they ever get Willoughby Chase free from the clutches of the evil Miss Slighcarp? This edition of the beloved classic features an introduction by Aikens daughter, Lizza, providing insight into the struggles Aiken-much like her heroines-had to endure before finally finishing this classic story a decade after she started writing it. With the help of Simon the gooseboy and his flock, they escape. It seems as if the endless hours of drudgery will never cease. The servants are dismissed, the furniture is sold, and Bonnie and Sylvia are sent to a prison-like orphan school. ![]() ![]() Left in the care of the cruel Miss Slighcarp, the girls can hardly believe what is happening to their once happy home. Book Synopsis Wicked wolves and a grim governess threaten Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia when Bonnies parents leave Willoughby Chase for a sea voyage. About the Book Originally published: London: Jonathan Cape, 1962. ![]()
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