SuitabookThe incorrigible children of Ashton Place
Maryrose Wood
- Reading
- As this is the third book in a continuing series, consider reading it alongside earlier instalments if you want more context for the characters and their history.
- Themes
- Changing interests and identity: The children, raised by wolves, have taken up bird-watching, while Penelope worries that a return to the wild might draw them away from books and poetry. The contrast invites reflection on how the children’s changing interests relate to their upbringing and sense of belonging.
- Mystery and humorous adventure: A runaway racing ostrich prompts a search, alongside investigations into family mysteries. The story pairs a comic-sounding animal pursuit with secrets and investigation, giving the adventure both playful and mysterious elements.
- Worth knowing
- Family mysteries are central, including revelations described as gruesome secrets. Parents may wish to consider how their child responds to family secrets in stories.