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The Penderwicks : a summer tale of four sisters, two rabbits, and a very interesting boy -
Jeanne Birdsall.
New York : Yearling, 2007.
262 p. ; 20 cm.
Annotations:
- "A Yearling book" --Tp.
Sequel : The Penderwicks on Gardam Street.
While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four young sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother.
Reading Measurement Programs:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Middle Grade
Book Level 4.7
Accelerated Reader Points 8
Accelerated Vocabulary
Reviews:
- Sunday Ford (Children's Literature)
The Penderwick sisters are in for a surprise as they find themselves spending their summer vacation on the beautiful Arundel estate. Mr. Penderwick, their father, is a widowed botany professor who allows his daughters to run free on the grounds but who is always there when they find themselves in a bind. Rosalind, twelve, looks after her younger sisters since the loss of their mother. Skye, eleven, is always getting into mischief. Jane, ten, has a wild imagination and is working on her new, exciting novel. Batty, four, always adorned with butterfly wings, is a shy, loving child whom the family dog Hound watches over. After their not-so-pleasant first encounter, Jeffery, the son of the Arundel owner, and the four Penderwicks, become close friends. However, because of the girls’ adventurous nature, Jeffery’s mother Mrs. Tifton dislikes the Penderwicks. The children find themselves wrapped up in a new adventure every day. With Batty’s desire to pet the horsy--which turns out to be a wild bull--Mrs. Tifton’s beautiful gardens, an attic full of treasures, and two wonderful rabbits, the children are always up to something. This humorous book, full of fun and adventure with characters that the reader will immediately love, is superbly written and is sure to become a favorite. In her first novel, Jeanne Birdsall captures the old-fashioned charm, humor, and adventure that so many long to be a part of. 2007, Yearling, $6.50. Ages 9 to 12. Subjects:
- Sisters Fiction.
Single-parent families Fiction.
Vacations Fiction.
Friendship Fiction.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | PZ7.B51197 Pe 2007 |
2007277245 |
[Fic] |
9780440420477 (pbk.) 0440420474 |