I read The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken first when I was twelve, and it was one of my favorites immediately. I keep rereading the whole series all the time and still find it fascinating…
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A fine anthology of tales by the wonderful Joan Aiken, this edition being part of the collectible ‘Tracks’ series for older readers published by Lion. Paperback Published by Lion, 1989 Good condition - minor creasing to front cover, slight wear around edges, minor foxing to spine
Joan Aiken died in 2004 but is still one of the UK’s most beloved children’s authors. She wrote more than 100 books and is most famed for The Wolves of Willoughby Chase chronicles and also The Serial Garden, which stars the fabulous Armitage family. Here Joan’s daughter Lizza shares some extraordinary treasures, including a snippet of The Haunted Couch which Joan wrote when she was a little girl!
The main thing about the mountains was their height. They were so high that they really did seem to join on to the sky; if you looked at them you had to tip your head back and back until your neck …
Margaux and I always seem to be inspiring each other to buy books (to both of our husbands’ chagrin). I sometimes wonder if it is an unspoken competition- I’ve seen her library and I can’t tell who’s winning but I did get a 10 year head start on the children‘s books. The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (The Wolves Chronicles) Joan Aiken 1962 It was dusk- winter dusk. Snow lay white and shining over the pleated hills, and icicles hung from the forest trees. Snow lay piled on the dark road across Willoughby Wold, but from dawn men had been clearing it with brooms and shovels. There were hundreds of them at work, wrapped in sacking because of the bitter cold, and keeping together in groups for fear of the wolves, grown savage and reckless from hunger. Last month I spied in the front seat of Margaux’s car Black Hearts in Battersea which led me to The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (The Wolves Chronicles) (which I happily found for a $1 the next day at the used bookstore). I started it on a Friday night and finished it Saturday while sitting outside on my patio with the wind gusting away at my clothesline and four black-caped 12 year old girls running through the yard re-enacting Harry Potter. So a story of Victorian children, wicked governesses and a grand estate with secret passageways seemed a good fit for the afternoon. Madeleine read it the next day and liked it too. I knew it would be her cup of tea. He spoke with a pleasant country burr. Sylvia, lying drowsy on her heap of leaves, thought that his voice had a comfortable, brown, furry sound to it. But Bonnie, with choking utterance, demanded, "Why are you wearing my mother's dress?"
Title: A Touch of Chill Author: Joan Aiken Publisher: Gollancz Publication Date: 1979, first editionFormat: Hardcover with dust jacketCondition: This book is in acceptable condition for its age. The dust jacket is worn, damaged and has markings. There are markings to the boards underneath. The free endpaper is missing and the netting is visible. Ex library book with stamps and markings to the title page and publisher page.Reader's noteWith their beautiful covers, intricate illustrations, and timeless stories, vintage books are a must-have for anyone who appreciates the art of reading and collecting. These antique books make for a wonderful literary gift, offering a glimpse into the past and the opportunity to experience the joy of reading in its original form. Books can range from brilliant works of fiction and literature, to rare and hard-to-find editions of beloved childhood favourites and beyond! Add this wonderful title to your home library and take time out of your busy schedule to read. Whether you read to relax or if you want to push the limits of your own understanding, reading is something that anyone and everyone can truly enjoy.
The High Street, Petworth, in front of Joan’s House, the old White Hart Pub. Joan’s answer to this endlessly asked question was: ‘One needs to be always on the lookout – …
A thrilling, funny and spectacular adaptation of Joan Aiken's classic children's novel, perfectly suited to performance by theatre companies and drama groups of any size. A thrilling adventure set in an alternative history of England, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase tells the story of two brave and determined girls as they fight against ferocious wolves, snowy wastelands and their very evil guardian, Miss Slighcarp. The opening of the Channel Tunnel has led to dangerous wolves roaming Britain, but this is not the only danger that cousins Bonnie and Sylvia, and their friend Simon the Goose-boy, must face as they encounter unforgettable characters and mysterious scheming. Russ Tunney's magical adaptation was originally performed by a cast of ?ve, but it has also been staged by - and is suitable for - much larger casts. Featuring a chorus who narrate, sing and comment on the action, and plenty of opportunities for song and dance, this version will suit any theatre company, youth theatre or drama group wanting to exercise their theatrical imagination. \"A gift for any company as family entertainment... Expertly blends melodrama, comedy, adventure and a little spookiness, interwoven with songs and dances... Wonderful stuff.\" - The Stage \"Satisfying, funny and exciting... this ingenious show makes a children's favourite live on.\" - ReviewsGate.com Joan Aiken (1924-2004) was an English writer, specializing in thrillers and children's alternative history novels. In 1999 she was awarded an MBE for her services to children's literature. Russ Tunney is a director and playwright who specializes in work for young people. He is the Associate Director of the Nuf?eld Theatre, where this adaptation premiered.
The Watsons/ Emma Watson by Joan Aiken I confess: I had not read The Watsons before reading this edition and Aiken's take on it. It felt very odd to be reading something of Jane Austen's that was not as dear and familiar to me as the six completed novels are. The Watsons begins with Emma Watson, newly returned to her f
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Joan Aiken’s The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is a book which has stayed with me since my childhood. It’s not a favorite—I never read it until I was an adult. But as child who spent her after-school …
Joan Aiken’s The Wolves of Willoughby Chase has become a classic which for more than fifty years has thrilled and delighted readers all over the world, but the book itself has a story almost …
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There are wolves outside the walls of Willoughby Chase, but for cousins Bonnie and Sylvia, the real danger lies inside. Their wicked governess Miss Slighcarp is working with a network of criminals, forgers and snitches to carry out a terrible plan. Bonnie and Sylvia must use all their wits if they are to escape their cruel governess - and the wolves. Set in an alternative 1832, in which Good King James III is on the throne, and Britain is ravaged by wolves which have migrated through the newly-opened Channel Tunnel, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is a brilliantly inventive and imaginative offering from classic children's author Joan Aiken. Young readers who enjoy this story will relish the other wonderfully idiosyncratic stories in this series, which continues with Black Hearts in Battersea. *inscribed with previous owner's names on inside front cover
Joan Aiken’s world is a wonderful and frightening place. It’s a world where good is very good – but bad is extremely bad indeed. A black and white world where wickedness and horror are outrageousl…
Joan Aiken discovered as a solitary small child that reading was one of the most wonderful ways to make friends, a way of spending time with another person whenever you needed company. In a …
Joan Aiken would have been 91 this year – sadly she wasn’t here to see this lovely tribute to her best loved book, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, and to her hugely influential w…
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December is the month when I excuse myself from my intimidating pile of unread books and turn back to some favourites from Christmases past. I never read the Wolves of Willoughby Chase mysel…
Hello everyone! I can hardly believe it is already late in August and the garden will soon be winding down as we move into autumn.We have had a dry summer this year-especially August and some of the plants,especially the hydrangeas are getting a little droopy.However, if we just take a quick tour around hopefully you will just see the beauty! These photos were all taken last week so you can see there is still lots of color. The phlox and hydrangeas are the main show in our garden now- it's a good thing we have lots! Laura-a pretty dark mauve and white phlox that is pretty mildew resistant. Love the color combo here. It was a windy day so the pic is a bit fuzzy. Sun and shadow. A garden vignette. The annebelle hydrangeas are still doing well. I remember just a couple of months ago this arbor was looking naked.The virginia creeper really covers it now. A bright pink tablecloth(really an old sheet) and a big bouquet adds a pop of color in the outdoor terrace/gazebo. The phlox and limelight hydrangea at the bed by the road are still doing well. The arbor that Andrew built several years ago has aged in nicely. Another pretty phlox blooming in the garden now but I have forgotten the name of it. Well,we didn't get all the way around the garden yet but I will show you more later. Thank you for coming along with me. Take care, Carolyn
December is the month when I excuse myself from my intimidating pile of unread books and turn back to some favourites from Christmases past. I never read the Wolves of Willoughby Chase mysel…
Joan Aiken died in 2004 but is still one of the UK’s most beloved children’s authors. She wrote more than 100 books and is most famed for The Wolves of Willoughby Chase chronicles and also The Serial Garden, which stars the fabulous Armitage family. Here Joan’s daughter Lizza shares some extraordinary treasures, including a snippet of The Haunted Couch which Joan wrote when she was a little girl!
