I started to read this book aloud to my eleven-year old son, but he did not like the characters' behavior (adulst and children). As a result, I read it to myself. I found the story clever and amusing. Ms. Lowry is a superb writer.
Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby have no interest in their children. To free them from the burdern of children, they plan a trip from which they would never return. The children also scheme and find themselves in a pleasant situation.
I love Ms. Lowry's vocabulary incorporation and her references to quality classic stories. She defines the words and summaries her references.
Warnings/points to discuss: divorce, abandonment, Commander Melanoff wants to pinch Nanny's behind (he thinks his wife is dead, but she isn't.)
Sequel just published-The Willoughbys Return
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