Skip to content
Book cover of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

1999192 pagesDoubleday Books for Young Readers

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.

Vibe

About the author

Joan Delano Aiken was an English writer specialising in supernatural fiction and children's alternative history novels. - Wikipedia

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.

Subjects

Places

The Wolves

Book 1.00 of 0See all →

Edition

Book cover of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
5 editions available

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.