series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award. Which, of course, they will - won't they? One thing's for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget.ĭeliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day. if you prefer the original cover artwork for books 1, 3, 4 or 5. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. 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. In the second book about the Penderwicks, the sisters are home on Gardam Street and ready for an adventure But the adventure they get isn’t quite what they had in mind. With them went Ben, Iantha’s son, who was too small to be without his mother, honeymoon or not. 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. Penderwick was the first to go, flying off to England with his new wife, Iantha, for scientific conferences and a bit of honeymoon.

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

With more than one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times best seller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager.

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