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| View Larger Image | The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy (Penderwicks (Quality))
by Jeanne Birdsall
| | List Price: | $6.50 |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 6392 | | Studio: | Yearling | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Reading Level: | Ages 9-12 | | Number Of Pages: | 272 | | Publication Date: | March 13, 2007 | | Publisher: | Yearling |
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Product Description
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.
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 87 reviews)
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My kids love this book - maybe even as much as I do! 
I read with my daughters every night - once or twice a year, we find a book that makes me sneak back into their room late at night to read a few chapters ahead because I just can't wait for the next day. This is one of those books. The sisters are amazing - funny, bright, each very much their own person - from Rosalind - mature beyone her years to little Batty, each character a joy. Dare I say modern March sisters?
Other reviewers have already covered the plot - I just want to empahsize how enjoyable this book was for both me and my kids. Enjoy!
I am just ordering the follow up - I can't wait for it to arrive.
August 09, 2008 | |
A Wonderful Read Aloud
All at once a fun, heart warming and poignant story of family, friendships and their many forms...and loyalty. I chose this as a read aloud---for my kids who are 8 and 6. My daughter, the 8 year old, laughed out loud and said "awwww" at all the right moments when the sisters looked out for one another---and when they got themselves into some silly kid situations. The makings of a modern classic. Refreshing to read. Something I would have enjoyed when I was 8---and certainly something I enjoyed reading and sharing at my (undisclosed!) age!
Highly recommended...
July 14, 2008 | |
Truly excellent!
What a wonderful treasure!
I really couldn't tell you exactly what it was about this book that made me want to come back to it at every spare moment. It's not like there is some huge climax, or that I'm waiting to see if my favorite character makes it to the end of an adventure alive - it's not that sort of book. And yet, it is. The Penderwicks are an absolutely wonderful, lovable and endearing family made up of four sisters (from ages 4 to 12 1/2), their loving father, and their happy and protective dog, Hound.
The book tells the story of the four girls' summer vacation at a cottage on a huge estate. And while most of the book consists of tiny stories and daily events, we see as the book progresses that author Jeanne Birdsall has managed to create adventures and climaxes fitting for the Penderwicks, that build and span the entire book - each character achieving their own arc.
So, while perhaps the Penderwicks aren't out to save the world, they have adventures of their own that need to be tackled - anywhere from helping their new friend stand up to his self-centered mother, to rescuing a runaway rabbit. And all the while, Birdsall has filled these characters with wonderful heart and individuality, so that by the third chapter you won't be getting the sisters confused with each other, and you will be anxious to hear more about each of them.
The story seems truly timeless - it's a modern story, but you'd really never know it aside from the mention of a car and a few mentions of a computer. It could be as relevant today as if it were written one hundred yeas ago, or one hundred years from now. I hope you'll read it! It's truly excellent!
June 25, 2008 | |
Intensely boring 
Finally got around to reading this book, and while it's better than anything I've ever had published, it certainly does suck the life force from one, doesn't it? I kept turning the pages--- after all, a National Book Award and all---- yet on each new page a canvass of nothing is painted with a palette of low-affect dialogue exchanges and sight words. Dreadful. I don't know who these people are, gushing about this book, and I see an actual young person has chimed in with some praise, but in the universe I inhabit, kids tend to like books in which something worth mentioning actually happens. Honk if you agree.
May 21, 2008 | |
Terrific for anyone!
I agree with those who found this book absolutely charming. I read to my girls (ages 10 & 13) every night and am always on the look out for a book we would all enjoy. We loved every minute of this one and the girls begged me for "just one more chapter" every night. Its a great read aloud as it has great dialouge and characters. If you have a beloved family dog who is a good friend to your children, you will love it even more.
I didnt understand the critisism of it being unbelievable in the present day. I dont think the story is bound by time. We never thought of it that way--seems it could have taken place in just about any time period.
One of those sweet enchanting books that you hope your children never outgrow.
April 11, 2008 | |
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