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The Penderwicks
A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy
Written by Jeanne BirdsallAuthor Alerts:  Random House will alert you to new works by Jeanne Birdsall
Juvenile Fiction - Girls & Women; Juvenile Fiction - Family - Siblings | Yearling | Trade Paperback | March 2007 | $6.99 | 978-0-440-42047-7 (0-440-42047-4)
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ABOUT THIS BOOK

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.


From the Hardcover edition.


REVIEWS

“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


From the Hardcover edition.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeanne Birdsall lives in Massachusetss with her husband, four cats, a rabbit, a puppy, and a pet snail. She is working on another book about the Penderwick sisters.


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