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A Recent Review from our book review blog Finders Readers
The Unseen Guest by Maryrose Wood
Recommended for: Grades 3 and up
The Unseen Guest is the third book in Maryrose Wood’s Incorrigible Children series and it is just as delightful and even more thrilling than the first two books. Ever optimistic, plucky governess Penelope Lumley learns more about how the three Incorrigibles were raised by wolves. In fact, one of the most thrilling moments occurs when Mama Woof suddenly makes her first appearance. Throughout the story, there is a lot of clever word play and puns, a bit like Lemony Snicket but without the sarcasm. The book tells us “there is power in words used accurately and well” and this book is a powerful joy to read. It would be a great read-aloud for younger children who may have a little difficulty with some of the more sophisticated language.
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