princessleia4life's review against another edition
4.0
This book was good, but felt more like filler with just dragging on questions. The first one was better. And I knew Mr. Ashton was a werewolf in the last book, all confirmed in this.
cedrics_mom's review against another edition
3.0
Delightful little mystery. I listened to it on CD during my commute. The Incorrigible Children were raised by wolves and the story is full of howling. Believe me, that was a bit much after a day at work. But generally I could tolerate it in the morning if there weren't too much of it. Other than that the narration was very good and I would definitely listen to another story starring the incorrigible children of Ashton place.
book_nut's review against another edition
4.0
Clever, witty, and infuriatingly unfinished. (I feel like I have all the pieces, but can't fit them together right!)
squishies's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up
The mystery behind the kids and Penelope deepens! Whaaaat is going on.
Simon is a sweetie pie, though Penelope does seem to kind of run headlong into things more in this instalment. Hmm. Kids are still great though.
Okay, I know that red hair isn't common and just because she's got the exact same shade as Cassiopeia and young Miss Swanburne, it doesn't mean they're related... BUT I'm sure that's what all that is alluding to, surely?
Who's trying to mess up the kids?! Ugh. Poor babies.
Lord Ashton and his ancestors are totally werewolves.
The mystery behind the kids and Penelope deepens! Whaaaat is going on.
Simon is a sweetie pie, though Penelope does seem to kind of run headlong into things more in this instalment. Hmm. Kids are still great though.
Spoiler
Why did that guy want to steal the Hixby? It kind of seemed like a plan thing to rob the place, but is there actually anything in the Gallery worth to be stolen? If the book is from Penelope's parents, are they criminals on the run?Okay, I know that red hair isn't common and just because she's got the exact same shade as Cassiopeia and young Miss Swanburne, it doesn't mean they're related... BUT I'm sure that's what all that is alluding to, surely?
Who's trying to mess up the kids?! Ugh. Poor babies.
Lord Ashton and his ancestors are totally werewolves.
endlesstbr's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely followup in this series, which introduces a new setting and unraveling mysteries. Looking forward to the next installment.
lostinausten's review against another edition
3.0
The infamous three wild children and their governess go off to London.
I read this book purely to get answers to the first book and I got none. I was disappointed that all the mysteries from the first book weren't answered or even really addressed. It's a cute enough book about our favorite governess trying her best to tame her wild pupils in London, but it was a pretty dull book.
I read this book purely to get answers to the first book and I got none. I was disappointed that all the mysteries from the first book weren't answered or even really addressed. It's a cute enough book about our favorite governess trying her best to tame her wild pupils in London, but it was a pretty dull book.
elusivesue's review against another edition
5.0
A sequel that does not disappoint - the same level of wit, mysterious happenings and clues to the future, and even a new character to enjoy. Loveahwooooo it!
kba76's review against another edition
3.0
After the chaos caused by the children at the ball, Ashton Place is in need of renovation. To make this palatable, the whole family pack up and move to London for a time.
Penelope receives an unusual illustrated guide to London, the like of which has never before been seen, from her ex-headmistress and it's evident that something odd is going on. Characters who don't seem to exist, strange noises from the attic, an obsession with charting the phases of the moon and people attempting to attack the children.
There's the usual chaos surrounding the children, and Penelope's determination to hang onto the power of education is amusing. Though it's good fun, the clues about the origins of the children and suggestion that Penelope is linked were never developed and this felt rather short on answers.
Penelope receives an unusual illustrated guide to London, the like of which has never before been seen, from her ex-headmistress and it's evident that something odd is going on. Characters who don't seem to exist, strange noises from the attic, an obsession with charting the phases of the moon and people attempting to attack the children.
There's the usual chaos surrounding the children, and Penelope's determination to hang onto the power of education is amusing. Though it's good fun, the clues about the origins of the children and suggestion that Penelope is linked were never developed and this felt rather short on answers.