The Penderwicks

Author Jeanne Birdsall

Grades 3-7 Ages 8-12

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.

Available Formats

Trade Paperback 9780593897232
Trade Paperback 9780440420477
Hardcover 9780375831430
eBook 9780307541345
Unabridged Audiobook Download 9780307284525

Awards

Book Sense Book of the Year - FINALIST 2006

Disney Adventures Book Award - SUBMITTED 2005

ALA Notable Children's Book - WINNER 2006

Quill Award - WINNER 2005

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year - WINNER 2005

Booklist Children's Editors' Choice - WINNER 2005

Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year - WINNER 2005

Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year - WINNER 2005

Child Magazine Best Book of the Year - WINNER 2005

National Book Award - WINNER 2005

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