The Willoughbys [sound recording] / Lois Lowry.
In this tongue-in-cheek take on classic themes in children's literature, the four Willoughby children set about to become "deserving orphans" after their neglectful parents embark on a treacherous around-the-world adventure, leaving them in the care of an odious nanny.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780739382349 :
- Physical Description: 3 sound discs (ca. 3 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Unabridged ed.
- Publisher: New York : Listening Library, p2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Nefariously written by the author." Compact discs. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Read by Arte Johnson. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Children's audiobooks. Brothers and sisters > Fiction. Family life > Fiction. Humorous stories. Orphans > Fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | JCD FIC Lowry 1 | 31681002358463 | JCDFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
In this tongue-in-cheek take on classic themes in children's literature, the four Willoughby children set about to become "deserving orphans" after their neglectful parents embark on a treacherous around-the-world adventure, leaving them in the care of an odious nanny. - Baker & Taylor
After being abandoned by their parents to the care of an odious nanny, the four Barnaby children, attempting to fulfill their roles as good old-fashioned children, long for their own happy ending, in a funny parody that pays tribute to classic works of children's literature. Read by Arte Johnson. Book available. - Random House, Inc.
Soon to be a Netflix animated film starring Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Séan Cullen, and Ricky Gervais!
Convinced they'd be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family.
The Willoughbys is a turn to the hilarious from the award-winning author of The Giver and Number the Stars that will have children and parents laughing.