The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book II: The Hidden Gallery

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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....

Maryrose Wood is a former Broadway actor, comedian, and playwright. She is also the author of the teen novel THE POISON DIARIES and has written several other YA titles, including MY LIFE, THE MUSICAL and HOW I FOUND THE PERFECT DRESS. You can visit her online at www.maryrosewood.com.Jon Klassen grew up in Niagara Falls, Canada, and now lives in Los Angeles, California. He is the author and illustrator of the picture book I Want My Hat Back, as well as the illustrator of Cats' Night Out by Caroline Stutson, and the middle-grade series The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood.

"Another series of uproarious escapades. fans of the first book will be happy to go along for the madcap ride."--School Library Journal "[A] madcap sequel. Great fun, and it wouldn't be optoomuchstic to expect more to come."--Kirkus Reviews