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

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.. This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel

Tifton and her lonely son, Jeffrey, Arundel's pretentious mistress treats the oddly-matched Penderwick sisters and their doting father as social misfits. From School Library Journal Grade 4-6–In Jeanne Birdsall's humorous novel (Knopf, 2005), four motherless sisters—Rosalind, 12, Skye, 11, Jane, 10, and Batty, 4—their absentminded professor dad, and the family dog share a summer retreat on the Massachusetts estate of Arundel. Owned by the frosty Mrs. Tifton and the entire Penderwick clan into a series of hilarious misadventures, including runaway pets, an encounter with a bull, and a first crush. Just the ticket for an extended family car trip.–Celeste Steward, Alameda County Library, Fremont, CACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. . The sisters are determined to help Jeffrey escape being se

Review for the ultra-conservative;) Hello. Homeschool Mom to 5 Review for the ultra-conservative;) SissyMomof5 Hello. Homeschool Mom to 5 4 girls ages 8, 10, 12&14. Boy, age 5. So that was my audience when we read the book together. 5 year old got pretty lost, but the rest of us enjoyed it.I chose to skip certain bits and change certain words as we read. I will likely try book 2 and do the same . Some words /characteristics that may or may not bother you . Things I like knowing about before handing my kids a book. A few potential spoilers 1. "Oh my God " is used by an upset adult .2. One child in the book often jokes about how she is going to murder someone .3. One of the girls is 12 and has a major crush . She . girls ages 8, 10, 12&1Review for the ultra-conservative;) SissyMomof5 Hello. Homeschool Mom to 5 4 girls ages 8, 10, 12&14. Boy, age 5. So that was my audience when we read the book together. 5 year old got pretty lost, but the rest of us enjoyed it.I chose to skip certain bits and change certain words as we read. I will likely try book 2 and do the same . Some words /characteristics that may or may not bother you . Things I like knowing about before handing my kids a book. A few potential spoilers 1. "Oh my God " is used by an upset adult .2. One child in the book often jokes about how she is going to murder someone .3. One of the girls is 12 and has a major crush . She . . Boy, age 5. So that was my audience when we read the book together. 5 year old got pretty lost, but the rest of us enjoyed it.I chose to skip certain bits and change certain words as we read. I will likely try book 2 and do the same . Some words /characteristics that may or may not bother you . Things I like knowing about before handing my kids a book. A few potential spoilers 1. "Oh my God " is used by an upset adult .2. One child in the book often jokes about how she is going to murder someone .3. One of the girls is 12 and has a major crush . She . The Penderwick series captured me (the adult), my young The Penderwick series captured me (the adult), my young children (ages The Penderwick series captured me (the adult), my young Denise Need The Penderwick series captured me (the adult), my young children (ages 4-7 at the time, and who still ask for the Penderwick series on Audible three yeas later), and the 5th and 5th grade girls book club I was leading at school. I've introduced the series to other teachers, moms, and kids. We know more girls than boys in the reading world, but though I think boys might first be put off by the cover as being "for girls", by the end of chapter one they should be thoroughly engaged. My son,my youngest child, loves all 4 books.I often describe this series as a celebration of childhood and girlhood. Each char. -7 at the time, and who still ask for the Penderwick series on Audible three yeas later), and the 5th and 5th grade girls book club I was leading at school. I've introduced the series to other teachers, moms, and kids. We know more girls than boys in the reading world, but though I think boys might first be put off by the cover as being "for girls", by the end of chapter one they should be thoroughly engaged. My son,my youngest child, loves all The Penderwick series captured me (the adult), my young Denise Need The Penderwick series captured me (the adult), my young children (ages 4-7 at the time, and who still ask for the Penderwick series on Audible three yeas later), and the 5th and 5th grade girls book club I was leading at school. I've introduced the series to other teachers, moms, and kids. We know more girls than boys in the reading world, but though I think boys might first be put off by the cover as being "for girls", by the end of chapter one they should be thoroughly engaged. My son,my youngest child, loves all 4 books.I often describe this series as a celebration of childhood and girlhood. Each char. books.I often describe this series as a celebration of childhood and girlhood. Each char. "Very sweet and engaging story" according to Bluebird. My sons who are 8 & 11, absolutely love this book! We are almost finished with it, and plan to read the rest in the series. The writing is excellent! The characters are all well-developed with great voices. I have loved reading this book aloud, it flows so well, and the dialogue is perfect to be read out loud! It's rare these days to find a great read aloud, but this author has mastered it. The story is sweet, tender and funny, sometimes all at once. Even though the main characters are all girls, they are bright and adventurous enough for boys to like them. I recommend this book to any family, and it's a