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The Penderwicks

A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy

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 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 TIME • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY

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. Action & Adventure Family Life Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Social & Life Skills Friendship Adventure Witty Heartfelt

What the critics say

“Problems are solved and lessons learned in this wonderful, humorous book that features characters whom readers will immediately love, as well as a superb writing style. Bring on more of the Penderwicks!” --School and Library Journal, starred
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I sometimes read this book on my own but it’s amazing every time, whether reading or listening. I love the characters and what happens with them. And when they talk about the characters I always get this feeling that I’m watching everything they’re going through. Hilarious,smart,witty,quirky,heartwarming these things are all found in this amazingly written book!Definitely going to read and listen again!📖⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

An absolute fantastic read!

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I loved all the action, and the voice that read it! I would recommend it to anybody and everybody! Loved it!!!

I love this book!!!

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I really like how IA like Jane and sky at the same time. I wish a Rossa led dated canne

everything

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I can read and listen to it over and over for a million years and not get bored 🤩

Best book ever

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I have read and listen to the whole Series and it changes my life for ever!!!! each character is amazingly described and have their own personality. I kept feeling so attached to them that I couldn’t stop listening .

This is my favourite book series ever!!!

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