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bookslovejenna's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ashleyreadsanything's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
alliehwilliams's review against another edition
5.0
The hunt is on…
After nearly destroying Lady Ashton’s Christmas ball…and Ashton Place…at the end of book one, the three Incorrigibles are in disgrace. Lady Ashton is even more out of temper than usual because the house repairs are taking too long and seems likely to send the children away at any moment.
Luckily for the Incorrigibles, their beloved governess Miss Penelope Lumley suggests a plan that suits everyone—temporarily relocate to London with the children so that she can visit her dear friend and mentor. Unfortunately, Lady Ashton likes the idea so much she brings the whole household along. But that’s a small problem to a Swanburne girl, and Miss Penelope is more than ready for the challenge of an ill-tempered mistress and a master who scratches too much and seems way too interested in the phases of the moon.
Once in London the children and their intrepid governess meet one sinister character after another: a semitoothless soothsayer with an ominous message, a judge who may or may not be who he claims, and a pack of marauding pirates/actors. Trouble finds the children as easily in the big city as at Ashton Place, and Miss Lumley must also contend with warnings about the children’s safety, a confusing guidebook with mysterious origins, and vague and unsatisfying hints about her own past.
This sequel to The Mysterious Howling is as much fun as the first installment and sets up the action perfectly for the next book in the series. Miss Lumley is a plucky heroine and the Incorrigibles are as unpredictable and amusing as ever—especially in the scene depicted on the book’s cover. Recommended for fans of Roald Dahl, Lemony Snicket, and The Kneebone Boy by Ellen Potter.
After nearly destroying Lady Ashton’s Christmas ball…and Ashton Place…at the end of book one, the three Incorrigibles are in disgrace. Lady Ashton is even more out of temper than usual because the house repairs are taking too long and seems likely to send the children away at any moment.
Luckily for the Incorrigibles, their beloved governess Miss Penelope Lumley suggests a plan that suits everyone—temporarily relocate to London with the children so that she can visit her dear friend and mentor. Unfortunately, Lady Ashton likes the idea so much she brings the whole household along. But that’s a small problem to a Swanburne girl, and Miss Penelope is more than ready for the challenge of an ill-tempered mistress and a master who scratches too much and seems way too interested in the phases of the moon.
Once in London the children and their intrepid governess meet one sinister character after another: a semitoothless soothsayer with an ominous message, a judge who may or may not be who he claims, and a pack of marauding pirates/actors. Trouble finds the children as easily in the big city as at Ashton Place, and Miss Lumley must also contend with warnings about the children’s safety, a confusing guidebook with mysterious origins, and vague and unsatisfying hints about her own past.
This sequel to The Mysterious Howling is as much fun as the first installment and sets up the action perfectly for the next book in the series. Miss Lumley is a plucky heroine and the Incorrigibles are as unpredictable and amusing as ever—especially in the scene depicted on the book’s cover. Recommended for fans of Roald Dahl, Lemony Snicket, and The Kneebone Boy by Ellen Potter.
johnnymacaroni's review against another edition
4.0
I loved it... these books are great on audio. The narrator does an amazing job with all the howling and growling I can't imagine not listening to them. My only disappointment is that you are only given slightly more info about all the mysteries surrounding the children and their governess. Which of course means there will be a third book but I was ready for some hardcore answers!
Still, it is very funny, quite intriguing and a good adventure. I really like recommending these to kids.
Still, it is very funny, quite intriguing and a good adventure. I really like recommending these to kids.
lisawreading's review against another edition
3.0
Cute, but I'm not sure I'd consider this one entirely successful. My 9-year-old and I enjoyed this book as a read-aloud, but I don't know that children his age would enjoy it on their own. The language has a tongue-in-cheek tone somewhat reminiscent of Lemony Snicket, but the continuous use of complicated and unusual words, despite the accompanying explanations, would likely become frustrating for young readers.
That said, the story moved in interesting new directions in this installment, and certainly left plenty of mysteries to be resolved in the next volume. The plot was a bit of a mess, but #2 of the Incorrigible Children series was fun overall and definitely kept us entertained.
That said, the story moved in interesting new directions in this installment, and certainly left plenty of mysteries to be resolved in the next volume. The plot was a bit of a mess, but #2 of the Incorrigible Children series was fun overall and definitely kept us entertained.
rheren's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, maybe it's just me, but this book I started having a little more trouble suspending my disbelief and taking it seriously. I know it's just a kids book, so maybe I shouldn't even try to have it make sense, but parts of it seem absurd to me. However, my kids are hugely into it, and it's definitely well-written and creative, so I still enjoyed it overall. The mystery is still very intriguing, although I'm starting to see where it's going. Rating it for myself I would give it only a 3, but my kids are so much into it that I'll bump the rating up to a 4. I'm sure we'll finish the series out and see where it's all going.
cimorene1558's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. Lacks even the cliffhanger ending of the first one, which was about the only reason I bothered to read this (that, and a feeling that it's my professional duty).