A terrible mistake has happened. Someone has left a baby on the doorstep of the Willoughby home and attached a note that reads “I chose this house because it looks as if a happy, loving family lives here, prosperous enough to feed another child. “Unfortunately, that’s not the case: a happy, loving family DOESN’T live at the house, and the children who do live there secretly wish that they were orphans – just like the orphans in great children’s classics like The Boxcar Children – the ones who triumph over adversity, find great adventure, and live happily ever after.
The Willoughby children plan a plot to become orphans, while their parents plan a way to get rid of the children. When Mr. Willoughby asks his wife if she likes their children, she quickly responds, “I never have. Especially that tall one. What is his name again?”
See what happens when the parents try to get rid of their children, and the children try to rid themselves of their parents. The Willoughbys is a hilarious mix of plot and character with lots of great references to classic children’s novels. Prepare to laugh and search for references to great classics – from Mary Poppins to James and the Giant Peach.
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