The third 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.
Since returning from London, the three Incorrigible children and their plucky governess, Miss Penelope Lumley, have been exceedingly busy. 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?
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"The Incorrigible children--Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia--are back! Along with their plucky young governess Miss Penelope Lumley, the Incorrigibles return to Ashton Place after a brief (and colorful) stint in London. But things are about to get exciting here too. Lord Fredrick's long-estranged mother, the Widow Ashton, decides to visit on the spur of the moment. The Widow is unsure whether to marry Admiral Faucet (pronounced "Fa-say"!) and wants to consult her son about what she should do. Admiral Faucet is a seasoned world traveler. His latest destination was Africa, where he bought a none too bright but extremely fast ostrich named Bertha. It is the Admiral's intention, with the helpful assistance of Widow Ashton's money, to start up an ostrich racing business and make a fortune. However, when Bertha escapes into the dense woods surrounding Ashton Place, it's up to the Incorrigibles (and their governess) to track her down. But once the children go back into the woods, the place in which they were raised for so many years, will they want to come back out?
This was a really fun story and a great addition to the series. It's just as funny and clever as the other books, filled with wild shenanigans and unexpected turns of events. But be warned: Wood obviously plans to continue the series indefinitely and only teases you with answers to the ever-increasing mysteries in the books. Patience, grasshopper."
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Kornela (4 out of 5 stars)