The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I

The Mysterious Howling

By: Maryrose Wood

Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren

The first 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.

Discovered in the forest of Ashton Place, the Incorrigibles are no ordinary children. Luckily, Miss Penelope Lumley is no ordinary governess. A recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, Penelope embraces the challenge of her new position. Though she is eager to instruct the children in Latin verbs and the proper use of globes, first she must eliminate their canine tendencies.

But mysteries abound at Ashton Place: Who are these three wild creatures? Why does Old Timothy, the coachman, lurk around every corner? Will Penelope be able to civilize the Incorrigibles in time for Lady Constance's holiday ball? And what on earth is a schottische?

I will be buying the next one!

This is one of the strangest books I've read in a long time. There really isn't anything to compare it to. The book synopsis hits all the high points and tells it like it is. Every once in a while you come across a book that you think people should read and yet, no matter how hard you try to describe it in a manner so that it will sound appealing, you just can't. That's this book. It's a little slow in the way that first in a series tends to be, giving background and starting to foreshadow. It's a good book. The narration is great, but then, I am a fan of Kellgren's. She seems to be one of those narrators that you either love or hate. If you a are a fan of weird and/or a fan of Kellgren's, get this book.

Delightful!

A Mary Poppins mystery with all the laughs of Amelia Bedelia. The narrator is fantastic. Great for kids and kids at heart.

Entertaining for adults as well as children

I listen to a lot of audio books with my kids when we take road trips or even just drive around town. I heard good things about this series on a podcast and thought I’d check it out, and I wasn’t disappointed! I listened to the entire highly amusing, excellently narrated tale while packing up my house for a move, and it kept a smile on my face, as well as eliciting a few chuckles, for almost the entire book. Now I’m looking forward to listening again with my kids!

A Rivetingly Witty Entry into the Kidlet Field

What did you love best about The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place?

Feminist Fun

What other book might you compare The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place to and why?

Mysterious Benedict Society because adults and kids alike will appreciate the inventive and engaging plot and characters.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Narrator's voice is grating for many characters in the book.

Any additional comments?

I want to be a wolf.

we love this narrator and book series. more fun .

loved this book and the following in the series. best narrator. we talk like Casa woof all the time.