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THE PENDERWICKS : A SUMMER TALE OF FOUR SISTERS, TWO RABBITS, AND A VERY INTERESTING BOY
By: Jeanne Birdsall

Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.

The Penderwicks #1
Knopf
June 2005
272 pages
ISBN: 0375831436
Hardcover
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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 willβ€” won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget.

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All Things Considered - November 19, 2005
National Book Awards - November 16, 2005