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The Willoughbys / Lois Lowry ; with illustrations by the author.

Summary:

"Shouldn't we be orphans?" one of the Willoughby children suggests one day. The four are, after all, part of an old-fashioned kind of family, and their parents--well, their parents are not all that one would hope for. Recalling literary heroes and heroines such as Anne of Green Gables and James with his giant peach, the Willoughbys concoct a diabolical plot to turn themselves into worthy and winsome orphans. Little do they know that Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby have already begun to formulate their own thoroughly despicable plan inspired by another favorite bedtime story: the tale of Hansel and Gretel. Villains, benefactors, no-nonsense nannies, abandoned infants, long-lost heirs, and late-life romance all make their appearance in Lois Lowry's hilarious and decidedly old-fashioned adventure. Now a Netflix film!

Record details

ISBN: 9780358424727
ISBN: 0358424720
Physical Description: 164 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2020.
Copyright: ©2008

Content descriptions

General Note:	Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. A Netflix film --cover Sequel: The Willoughbys Return
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.2 4 121315.
Awards Note:	A Junior Library Guild selection