The Penderwicks
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Jeanne Birdsall
With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager.A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIMEThis summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures.The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will—won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget.Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.
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Author
Jeanne Birdsall
Pages
288
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published Date
2009-01-16
ISBN
0307541347 9780307541345
Ratings
Google: 4.5
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"I read this with my mother when I was younger. It's such a delightful book. I later used part of the book as a monolog when auditioning for Annie as part of the school musical. I used part of Skye's dialogue. Still remains a nostalgia-inducing favorite to this day."
Carson
"So summery and cute! Gives me nostalgia 🥰"
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"I really love the Penderwicks series. Funny and carefree and full of joy. Great read for anyone!"
Charlotte Malmin
"my childhood"
Emma M
"I'm curious if I would've liked this when I was younger. <br/><br/>I did feel the voices of the girls were distinct and at least the three older girls' voices rang true for their age; I did feel Batty seemed older than 4. I believe we're supposed to find their dad charming, but I generally found him absent and absent-minded. These girls were basically caring for themselves--I'm not even sure what he did all day. He just showed up to say goodnight. Mrs. Tifton was the "villain" but I understood at least some of her irritation--I wouldn't want kids running through my garden either and the Penderwick girls could be overbearing. I was glad Jeffrey and her seemed to be working towards a better relationship in the end."
Liesl Prentice
"Great book to get kids to read!! "
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Hollis Grafe
"The Penderwicks is perhaps my greatest comfort book. Their adventures are a perfect modern twist on Little Women, and I adore their eccentric family. Jeffrey and Churchie (and the tomato man) are sweet and loveable, and Mrs. Tifton and Dexter serve as excellent "villains." This is one of those books I may always revert back to after having read too many dark YAs or as light reading before bed."
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