Le hurlement mystérieux

Par Maryrose Wood

Découverts dans les forêts du Domaine Ashton, les Incorrigibles sont des enfants qui n’ont rien d’ordinaire : Alexander tient au pas son frère et sa soeur au moyen de petits coups de dents, Cassiopeia aboie (généralement) plus fort qu’elle ne mord et Beowulf est un expert impressionnant de la chasse aux écureuils. Heureusement, mademoiselle Penelope Lumley n’est pas une gouvernante ordinaire. Âgée de seulement quinze ans et diplômée de l’Académie Swanburne pour les filles pauvres intelligentes, Penelope accueille avec joie le défi que lui promet son nouveau poste. Bien qu’elle soit impatiente d’enseigner aux enfants les verbes latins et la bonne utilisation des globes terrestres, elle doit d’abord éliminer leurs tendances canines. Mais le Domaine Ashton regorge de mystères. Qui sont ces trois créatures sauvages? Pourquoi le vieux Timothy, le cocher, rôde-t-il dans chaque recoin? Penelope sera-t-elle capable de civiliser les Incorrigibles à temps pour le bal de Noël de lady Constance? Et que diable est un «schottische»? Penelope n’a pas peur des mystères, puisque ses propres origines sont aussi enveloppées dans le secret. Mais comme Agatha Swanburne l’a elle-même déjà dit: «S’il y a une raison à toute chose, nous ne connaissons pas nécessairement cette raison — du moins, pas encore.»

• Langue: Français
• Éditeur: Éditions AdA
• Date de sortie: 28 sept. 2012
• ISBN: 9782896837724

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[jennybeast · Évaluation : 5 sur 5 étoiles]

Well, this is a book that turns ridiculous up to ten, and then just runs away with it. I can only hope there will be more offended cat noises in the future, as they are a delight to my heart. The audio book version of it is superb, with just the right mix of pragmatic governess voice and assorted delightful animal noises. Hilarious, over the top, and full of sound advice.

[spygirl-771743 · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

Narrated by Katherine Kellgren.

This book was *made* to be listened to on audiobook. I don't think you'd get half as much out of it by reading the printed version.

[melrailey-412132 · Évaluation : 3 sur 5 étoiles]

This is just a lovely book. It has all that British flair that I just adore in books and Katherine Kellgren is an amazing narrator (one of the best in my opinion). It was just funny and it doesn't talk down to the reader. I loved the hidden sarcasm. I wanted to be Penelope Lumley. (She kinda reminded me of Anne Shirley) I'd never heard of these books before the YA Syn literature but I am interested in checking out the rest of the audiobooks.

[thelittlebookworm · Évaluation : 5 sur 5 étoiles]

The Little BookwormPenelope Lumley has been engaged as a governess to three children, three feral children, that is. The Incorrigibles were found in the woods of Ashton Place and it's now Miss Lumley's job to civilize them. But there mysteries abound. Who are these children? And what is Lord Ashton hiding? And why is Old Timothy, the coachman always sulking around? So many questions and this is just the beginning.I want to say "think A Series of Unfortunate Events mixed with a penny dreadful and The Jungle Book" And that might come close, but A Mysterious Howling is not depressing like ASoUE (one of my favorite series but really depressing if you read the whole thing at once). In fact, it's jolly good fun. Miss Lumley steps up to the plate of basically training these wolfish children and turning them into normal humans. While she can be a bit officious, she is a great deal of fun and I loved her approach to the children.There are plenty of mysteries raised in the first book of this series. Why are there three feral children living in the woods at Ashton Place? Why did Lord Ashton keep them? What the heck is going on? I can't wait to read more because I am really glad I got this from the library. It is a delightful book that I highly recommend.

[roses7184_1 · Évaluation : 5 sur 5 étoiles]

Narrator Review:
Without a doubt, Katherine Kellgren is my favorite new narrator. This book came to life because of her narration! She has fantastic voices for each character, the best of which in my opinion is Miss Penelope Lumley herself. Even her male voices are pretty spot on! She reads at a very pleasant pace, and makes sure to emphasize things that are "proper" in the book. If I had read this rather than listened to it, I'm sure I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much. That's not to say the story isn't amazing, but hearing Kellgren howl, giggle and act proper was truly my favorite part of this book. If you can get your hands on the Audio CD, do it!

Audio Book Rating: 5/5 - I highly recommend listening to this audio book!

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Book Review:
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place is by far the most fun middle grade series that I've started so far! Yes, I made sure it was indeed a series. I'm so smitten that if it wasn't I might have thrown a tantrum. The Mysterious Howling is the first book in the series, and it sets up quite a delightful set of characters and situations. More than anything I loved how original this story was. I digress though, let's get back to sharing with you why you need to read this book.

First of all the premise of the story is fantastic. Three orphans from the woods, apparently raised by wolves, are brought to Ashton Place. The only problem? They need looking after of course! Enter Miss Penelope Lumley, one of the sweetest characters I've met in a long time with a heart that is so huge it might literally explode. She finds a fondness for the children, despite their wolfish ways, and vows to treat them as any other charges she might have had. What ensues is a funny and rollicking story, complete with quite a few twists and turns along the way!

Those of you out there who find it necessary to love your characters will find it hard to ignore Miss Penelope Lumley and her adorable charges. Ever the professional lady, Penelope spends the book musing on the wise words of her mentor, Miss Agatha Swanburne. As for the young ones, Cassiopeia, Alexander and Beowulf are massive balls of sweet energy! From the moment they enter the scene, there is fun to be had. Then there is Lady Constance, who I must say I rather disliked but I think we are meant to, and Sir Ashton who I wanted to kick. Hard. Yes, that about rounds it out! All of them are different, each one has their own fantastic personality, and I found it hard not to feel a fondness for each of them in turn.

By far, my favorite part of this story was the third person view, that mostly focused on Penelope's thoughts. Watching her ponder over what to do next, scheme at how to help the children, and even let her thoughts wander, was so fantastic. If there was ever a character that I would blindly follow into many books beyond the first, it would be her. As I mentioned above, if you can get your hands on the audio book do it! Katherine Kellgren creates a voice for Penelope that made me smile again and again.

Long story short, this is one that you need to try! If you enjoy Victorian era mysteries, or even just crave a good middle grade novel, this one is for you. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling has snuggled its way into my heart, and I for one can not wait to dive into the next installment.

[lycomayflower · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

Our local bookshop has a poster for this book (but not the book itself), and I was intrigued. A fun, imaginative book for children about eight to eleven, it is set in the 19th century and tells the story of fifteen-year-old Penelope Lumley, who has been hired as governess to the Incorrigibles, three young children who were raised by wolves and then found in the forest by Lord Ashton. The charm stems from the Incorrigibles' wolfy behaviour; from the narrator's fun, informative asides to modern-day readers; and from the amusing black-and-white illustrations. Certainly suitable for children to read on their own, but I think the most fun would be to read this one aloud. The end resolves the most pressing issues of the book but leaves plenty of questions unanswered for book two.

[daisyacg · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

5Q 4PThis is a very well written book with suspenseful elements and likable characters. The "incorrigible" children have humorous adventures with their governess, but she keeps them on track in their education. I think that most children will enjoy this story, but some children may not enjoy the historical setting and with that historical language that is often used.

[sassy_seshat_1 · Évaluation : 3 sur 5 étoiles]

Very slow to pick up, but the mystery keeps the reader going and sets up well for the remainder of the series.

[sarah1e · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

I read this with high expectations and it was fun to read, though too short. I read passages aloud to my traveling companions over the holiday, and I have passed the book on to one of them since. Penelope is a well-written character - in addition to her sweet and patient nature, she seems uniquely able to empathize with animals and to capture the attention of anyone she desires - the perfect governess for three feral children. The mystery is much greater than howling, and I wish we had been more clued in to it in this book. I look forward to the rest of this series.

[callmecayce · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

I listened to this book and was surprised by how much I liked it. The story is cute, the characters are ridiculous, but lovely at the same time. The reader does a fantastic job of engaging the listener via different voices for the different characters. Her voices for the Incorrigibles are lovely and adorable, as are the characters themselves. I plan to listen to the second book in this series eventually.

[jenj5 · Évaluation : 5 sur 5 étoiles]

Loved it! Looking forward to reading more in the series. I think I would also like to listen to them eventually. Jon Klassen's illustrations are great and definitely fit the feel of the book. I would love to use this as a book club selection, but I think it might be a little too difficult for the younger side of my 3rd-5th grade kids.

[sriemann_2 · Évaluation : 5 sur 5 étoiles]

Excellent book. I started it as the new nightstand book... but kept reading until I was finished, it was that good. The witty writing reminds me of Lemony Snicket and the main character is one of my new favorite strong young female characters. She takes the clever bits and rationalization of Mary Poppins infused with the warm-hearted dedication of Wendy from Peter Pan. Where is the Swanburne school, I have some girls to send there.

[akmargie · Évaluation : 3 sur 5 étoiles]

I'm torn!! Three or four stars!! I feel overall I'm too easy on books and give out too many four stars when later I go back over and think, that wasn't a four star book.
My issues, too advanced for the age group. Although there are those superstar kids out there who like books that are advanced I'm not sure this works. The literary illusions, the Regency setting, some of the conventions, all these elements require a backgroud I'm not sure that many 10 year olds know about.
That said very well written, entertaining, and a very clever design.
I just talked myself into three stars. Maybe the next book will blow me away.

"This is called progress, and there is no stopping it, so it must be cheerfully borne." - pg 100

[iwanttobelieve_1 · Évaluation : 3 sur 5 étoiles]

Not what I thought it was going to be but it was charming and entertaining story. I enjoyed it and might actually read the rest of the series--something I almost never do.

[bduke_15 · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

The 5th book of this series just came out, and I finally got around to reading the first one. I really enjoyed it; it is smart, funny, engaging and quirky. With a lexile level of 1000 and an AR level of 6.8, this is a great book for those middle grade students who need a higher reading level without some of the YA content. It contains many pearls of wisdom from the inimitable Agatha Swanburne, not to mention our young governess-heroine Penelope. There are quotes from literature, and even some Latin phrases thrown in for good measure. With that being said, you might assume this is one of those books that adults love but middle graders don't like. However, I have several students who love this series. This would be a good family read-aloud, or a road trip book. I understand the narrarator is fabulous. There are a lot of mysteries left unexplained, so be ready to start the next one quickly

[ehousewright-1 · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

Great tongue-in-cheek look at the indomitable Miss Lumley and her enlightened view of how to deal with these "incorrigible" children while living within the constraints of her job. There's no way I'm going to stop here-- the back story is hinted at and its chilling to think of how it will play out (before Miss Lumley gets things under control).

[madamewho · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

A charming, whimsical, and intriguing start to a new series. Jane Eyre meets Lemony Snicket.

[librarymary09 · Évaluation : 5 sur 5 étoiles]

Such a fun and delightful book! I adored it.

[68papyrus · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

The Mysterious Howling is absolutely hilarious! This audio book is narrated by Katherine Kellgren who also reads the Bloody Jack audio books. In this first installment of the Incorrigible Children the reader is introduced to the young residents of Ashton Place who have literally been raised by wolves. Luckily, they have resourceful and plucky young Swanburne Academy graduate, Miss Penelope Lumley, as their new governess. Prepare to laugh out loud at the antics of Miss Lumley and her young charges. I'm sure the book is fun to read in print format as well but the vocal performance of Katherine Kellgren adds to the hilarity of the story. Looking forward to the next volume in this series. 4 stars

[smiler69 · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

Now there was a good bit of fun! I'm not a frequent reader of YA novels, but I do enjoy them once in a while, and this one turned out to be a real treat. Fifteen year-old Penelope Lumley, just graduated from the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females sometime in the mid 19th century, is on her way to her first job interview as a potential governess. The employers had asked for someone who gets along with animals, and as it happens she is a great animal lover and is very much looking forward to finding out what sort of creatures she will find at her potential employers'. When she arrives at Ashton place with some trepidation, not being sure whether she will be able to call this place her home or be sent away, she is greeted with mysterious howling sounds, which everyone in the estate seems to be at pains not to hear. But inevitably, she is hired and comes face to face with her charges; three young siblings, two boys and a small girl, who have grown up wild in the local woods, seemingly having been raised by wolves. Her mandate of teaching them French and Latin and Geography and Mathematics, will also have to include teaching them first to start talking like human beings and (for the boys) how to properly put a pair of pants on. The children are very attached to her and she's delighted with their progress, though of course a big challenge is thrown her way; she must groom them to behave irreproachably and in very short order, to be the main attraction at a grand Christmas ball to which high dignitaries and the crème de la crème of society will be invited, and this when the children are still barely able to contain themselves from howling at the least provocation! Elements of Jane Eyre come into play when some of the mysterious howlings seemingly turn out to originate from a hidden portion of the attic. But the secret of this strange mystery will only be revealed in a further instalment in the series it seems, which is just as well because I will happily continue to follow along the adventures of Miss Lumley and the Incorrigibles.

[lmeza-1 · Évaluation : 5 sur 5 étoiles]

It's perfect, I love it! I love the illustrations too and I am glad to say I recognized the illustrator in another book. I'm so proud :)

[bluepigeon-1 · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

Thank you, Marla, for this wonderful birthday gift :)

I am a fan of Klassen's art, which is why this book had attracted my attention in the first place. After reading Connie Willis's 1,200plus-page epic that revolves around two really insufferable incorrigible children, I figured, hey, why not keep it going? Though I must admit, the Incorrigibles are nothing compared to Alf and Binnie; in fact, we learn pretty quickly that they are smart, funny, and impressively obedient. Mysteries are galore in this little books. Some are more obvious than others, but all will have to wait until I read the next book in the series.

Apart from some writing elements, I really do not think this book is anything like Lemony Snicket. The main character of this book is Penelope, a young governess fresh out of school, not the children (I would humbly propose...)

A page turner for anyone who likes fast squirrel chases and hates wallpaper!

[cbl_tn · Évaluation : 5 sur 5 étoiles]

After completing her education at the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, 15-year-old Penelope Lumley accepts a post as governess at Ashton Place. The intrepid governess is not daunted upon learning that her three charges have just been captured in the woods where they have been living in the wild. Miss Lumley simply adds instruction in personal grooming, wearing clothing, and speaking to her curriculum of mathematics, geography, language, and literature (with occasional distractions from squirrels). Miss Lumley's skills will soon be put to the test when the lady of the house decides to host a Christmas party with the children in attendance.Katherine Kellgren's narration further enhances an already delightful fairytale-like story. All of her characterizations are outstanding, but I particularly enjoyed hearing the children's voices as they struggled with human speech. Readers should be forewarned that the story ends with a cliff-hanger. I'm eager to get my hands on the next book in the series, and it will have to be the audio version now I that I know how good it is in that format.

[meganelizabeth-1 · Évaluation : 3 sur 5 étoiles]

Not bad, but the plot didn't contain too much detail, and it seemed that a lot of the humor came from literary references that an age-appropriate audience wouldn't understand/find funny if they did (in fact, a lot of adults probably wouldn't find the governess/Victorian humor all that amusing either, unless they have a soft spot for Austen and the Brontes).

[bookwyrmm_1 · Évaluation : 5 sur 5 étoiles]

It takes a talented writer to craft the perfect MG book, and Wood has done just that. This hearkens back to those timeless children's books that everyone has read and fell in love with. And to make it even better, Katherine Kellgren has the perfect narration style.

[smetchie · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

DEEEEEEEEEEEEElightful!

[alyson_1 · Évaluation : 5 sur 5 étoiles]

So I started off thinking this was an amusing children's book but that I would not be likely to continue with the series. WRONG, I must know why is her hair red, what's up with Lord Frederick, will the children be okay...
I really enjoyed the whole book!

[susiesharp_1 · Évaluation : 5 sur 5 étoiles]

Oh what fun this book was! Miss Penelope Lumley is hired as a governess to 3 very unusual children, said children were found in the wild and had been raised by wolves and Penelope has only a short time to make them presentable in a social setting, a party to be exact and when Miss Lumley exaggerates their progress to the lady of the house well you can be sure that all will not go smoothly.I enjoyed the first book in this middle grade series so much that I will be starting book 2 immediately. I liked the character of Penelope I thought she was strong and resourceful. The children are more intelligent than the family gives them credit for yet are still pretty wild which makes for a whole lot of fun and adventure. There is also a bit of mystery and some secrets in this house, like who is to blame for the scene at the Christmas party? What is the creepy coachman Timothy up to? Will Lady Constance really put the children out? This is why I must continue reading right away so many questions need answers and so many adventures to be had. I am hoping that we get to know the children as individuals in the books to come; I was taken with Cassiopeia but would like to learn more about the boys.I am already a huge fan of Katherine Kellgren so not surprisingly her narration of this book was fabulous but she never ceases to amaze me with what she can get her voice to do, in this one she has to give these children a wolfish quality to their voices when they are speaking to others and a wolf language all their own when they are speaking to each other, she pulls it off perfectly. Every single character is defined and you never have to guess who is talking.I highly recommend this series (yes I know I’ve only read book one but it is so fun!). I would recommend it on audio I think this would make for a fabulous family road trip listen.4 ½ Stars

[librarian1204 · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

Great story with all the elements to keep kids reading. Loved the idea and the governess character.

[yona-414000 · Évaluation : 4 sur 5 étoiles]

Wonderful and very fun little story and excellent storytelling. I love the rhythm of the prose and the structure with her frequent and humorous little back references to things from a couple pages earlier.
I'm having a little more trouble than I expected finding the next one and I'm anxious.