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

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.

Author: Jeanne Birdsall
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/14/2005
Pages: 262
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.92w x 0.98d
ISBN: 9780375831430
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


Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Honor Book
Award: National Book Awards - Winner
Award: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Honor Book
Award: William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2005 pg. 1358
Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/2005 pg. 633
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2005 pg. 465
Publishers Weekly 07/25/2005 pg. 77
School Library Journal 07/01/2005 pg. 95
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2005 pg. 9 - Recommended
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 310 - Superior,Well Above Average
Kirkus Best Children's Books 12/01/2005 pg. 4
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2005 pg. 43
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2006 pg. 13
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2006 pg. 18
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2007 pg. 474

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.