The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place

Written by Julie Berry

The seven young students at Saint Etheldreda’s School for Young Ladies have no desire to return home, but when their headmistress and her brother are “inconveniently poisoned at Sunday dinner” they know that home is where they are headed unless they come up with a plan. Thus the riotous journey begins as they bury the corpses in the garden, disguise one of the girls as the headmistress, and deceive the entire village, for a time at least. This entire story is tongue-in-cheek and a delightful read from start to finish.

Review by Kelli Handy, Vista Elementary Media Center
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-6

The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place
Written by Julie Berry
Roaring Brook Press
351 pages
Release Date: September 23, 2014
ISBN: 9781596439566 (hardcover)