The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy: 1 - Hardcover

Birdsall, Jeanne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0375831436 ISBN 13: 9780375831430

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2005

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.

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.

Review:

"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 Publisher:

A deliciously nostalgic and hilariously charming story of four sisters and their adventures/mishaps on holiday - a refreshingly realistic tale.

• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0375831436
• ISBN 13: 9780375831430
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 262