Wood, Maryrose.

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The mysterious howling / by Maryrose Wood ; illustrated by Jon Klassen. - 1st pbk. ed. - New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, 2010. - 267, 10 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. - The incorrigible children of Ashton Place ; bk. 1. .

Fifteen-year-old Miss Penelope Lumley, a recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, is hired as governess to three young children who have been raised by wolves and must teach them to behave in a civilized manner quickly, in preparation for a Christmas ball.

Interest age level: Ages 8-12.

ISBN: 9780061791109 0061791105

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Governesses
Feral children
Orphans
Balls (Parties)