The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy -- Jeanne Birdsall, Paperback

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. Over one million copies sold, now with a bright new look

This 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.

Author: Jeanne Birdsall
Publisher: Yearling Books
Published: 03/13/2007
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780440420477
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 88005 / Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/09/2007 pg. 57

About the Author

When JEANNE BIRDSALL was young, she promised herself she'd be a writer someday--so she could write books for children to read and enjoy, just as she did at her local library. She is now the author of the Penderwicks series: The Penderwicks, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, and The Penderwicks at Point Mouette. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband.