The Wolves of Willoughby Chase: The Wolves Chronicles #1 is by Joan Aiken. Bonnie's parents are leaving on a trip so they bring in a governess to take care of Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia. When it seems her parents have been killed when their boat sinks off the coast of Spain, the evil Miss Slighcarp takes over. She sells all of Bonnie's toys and other household furnishings, fires the servants, and sends Bonnie and Sylvia to a terrible orphanage. With the help of Simon the goose boy the girls escape and head for London to seek help.
Ratings: 5th grade - 9 out of 10.
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