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Joan Aiken
Joan Delano Aiken was an English writer specialising in supernatural fiction and children's alternative history novels. - Wikipedia
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
- Pages
- 168
- Published
- 1999
- Language
- English
Synopsis
In an alternate 19th-century England where the Stuart dynasty still reigns, two spirited cousins Bonnie and Sylvia must outwit a sinister governess and a pack of ferocious wolves to save their family estate. Their journey takes them through perilous woods and into a battle against evil that threatens everything they hold dear.
Genres
Characters
SylviaProtagonist
BonnieProtagonist
Bonnie GreenProtagonist
A spirited, impulsive young girl and the only child of Sir Willoughby; her adventurous nature drives much of the plot.
Miss SlighcarpAntagonist
Sylvia GreenSupporting
Bonnie's more reserved cousin who joins her on a perilous journey to save their home from wolves and an evil governess.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Wolves of Willoughby Chase part of a series?
This book is the first in the Wolves Chronicles, a series of historical adventure novels. While each book features new characters and settings, they share a similar tone and often have subtle connections.
Is there a film adaptation of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
A film adaptation of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was released in 1989. It captures the gothic atmosphere and adventurous spirit of the novel.
What inspired Joan Aiken to write The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?
Joan Aiken was inspired by Victorian-era children's literature and the classic melodrama of the period. She aimed to create a story that evoked the same sense of adventure and peril found in those earlier works, but with her own unique twist.