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The Hidden Gallery

The Hidden Gallery

Published in
2010
4.09
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Description

The Hidden Gallery is the second book in The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series. The story follows Miss Penelope Lumley, a fifteen-year-old governess, and her three charges - Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia Incorrigible. The children, raised by wolves, are taken to London where they experience the city's culture and history while unraveling the mystery of their origins. The second 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. Thanks to their plucky governess, Miss Penelope Lumley, Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia are much more like children than wolf cubs now. They are accustomed to wearing clothes. They hardly ever howl at the moon. And for the most part, they resist the urge to chase squirrels up trees. Yet the Incorrigibles are not entirely civilized, and still managed to ruin Lady Constance's Christmas ball, nearly destroying the grand house. So while Ashton Place is being restored, Penelope, the Ashtons, and the children take up residence in London. As they explore the city, Penelope and the Incorrigibles discover more about themselves as clues about the children's--and Penelope's own--mysterious past crop up in the most unexpected ways.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
320 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Engaging mystery
  • Historical setting
  • Humorous narrative
  • Unique characters