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The Penderwicks

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

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

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

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

By Jeanne Birdsall

By Jeanne Birdsall

By Jeanne Birdsall

By Jeanne Birdsall

By Jeanne Birdsall

By Jeanne Birdsall

By Jeanne Birdsall
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Paperback $8.99

Mar 13, 2007 | ISBN 9780440420477 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Jun 14, 2005 | ISBN 9780375831430 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Jan 24, 2006 | 405 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Penderwicks

    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.

    About The Penderwicks

    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.

    About The Penderwicks

    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.

    About The Penderwicks

    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.

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    About Jeanne Birdsall

    Jeanne Birdsall is the National Book Award–winning author of the children’s book The Penderwicks and its sequel, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, both of which were also New York Times bestsellers. She grew up in the suburbs west of Philadelphia, where she attended… More about Jeanne Birdsall

    About Jeanne Birdsall

    Jeanne Birdsall is the National Book Award–winning author of the children’s book The Penderwicks and its sequel, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, both of which were also New York Times bestsellers. She grew up in the suburbs west of Philadelphia, where she attended… More about Jeanne Birdsall

    About Jeanne Birdsall

    Jeanne Birdsall is the National Book Award–winning author of the children’s book The Penderwicks and its sequel, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, both of which were also New York Times bestsellers. She grew up in the suburbs west of Philadelphia, where she attended… More about Jeanne Birdsall

    About Jeanne Birdsall

    Jeanne Birdsall is the National Book Award–winning author of the children’s book The Penderwicks and its sequel, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, both of which were also New York Times bestsellers. She grew up in the suburbs west of Philadelphia, where she attended… More about Jeanne Birdsall

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Mar 13, 2007 | 288 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780440420477

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jun 14, 2005 | 272 Pages | 5-5/8 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375831430

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jan 16, 2009 | 288 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307541345

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $19.50
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 24, 2006 | 405 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307284525
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    Praise

    “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

    Awards

    ALA Notable Children’s Book WINNER 2006

    Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice WINNER 2005

    Child Magazine Best Book of the Year WINNER 2005

    Hawaii Nene Master List WINNER 2007

    Kentucky Bluegrass Master List WINNER 2007

    Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year WINNER 2005

    Maine Student Book Master List WINNER 2007

    National Book Award WINNER 2005

    Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of the Year WINNER 2005

    Quill Award WINNER 2005

    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year WINNER 2005

    Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Master List WINNER 2007

    Virginia Young Readers Program Master List WINNER 2008

    New Hampshire Great Stone Face Children’s Book Master List SUBMITTED 2006

    Rhode Island Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2007

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