Saturday, 24 August 2013

The Wolves Chronicles by Joan Aiken

Book 1 - The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Miss Slighcarp, a cousin to Sir Green, has come to look after Bonnie while her parents are abroad trying to improve the health of her mother. Silvia, Bonnie's dearest cousin has also come to stay. However, when Miss Slighcarp is seen mysteriously miles away from the house, can Bonnie, Silvia and their good friend Simon pull each other out of trouble?

I would give this book 5/5. It is only suitable for ages eight and upwards, because of slightly scary parts, including the hardship and capture of the girls.


Book 2 - Black Hearts in Battersea

When Simon sets off to learn more about his greatest love, art, things don't quite go as expected. He lodges with Dido and her family, but how can anything be normal when neither of them guess the evil plans of her parents, Simon discovers his best friend is related to him in royalty, and then ends up rescuing the King in a balloon?

I would give this book 5/5 for eight and upwards, because of the mystery of hidden identity is quite exciting.



Book 3 - Night Birds on Nantucket

Dido Twite finally wakes up from a year long sleep, calling for Simon. She makes a new friend, sees a pink whale and goes to live with her friend's supposed Aunt. However, Miss Slighcarp is building an even stronger plan than before, so can Dido and her new friend stop the firing of a long gun that could blast the island of Nantucket to pieces?

I would give this book 5/5 for eight and upwards because of the excitement of finding out new things, and trying to make sense of new people.