A deliciously nostalgic and hilariously charming story of four sisters and their adventures/mishaps on holiday.
'A charmer of a book, and a page-turning read' - The Independent
The Penderwicks- four sisters, as different as chalk from cheese, yet as close as can be.
The eldest, Rosalind, is responsible and practical; Skye, stubborn and feisty; dreamy, artistic, budding novelist, Jane; and shy little Batty, who doesn't go anywhere without her butterfly wings. And not forgetting Hound, their large lumbering lovable dog.
The four girls and their absent-minded father head off for their summer holidays, but instead of the cosy tumbledown cottage they expect, they find themselves on a huge estate called Arundel, with magnificent gardens ripe for exploring. It isn't long before they become embroiled in all sorts of scrapes with new-found friend, Jeffrey - but his mother, the icy-hearted Mrs Tifton, must be avoided at all costs. Chaotic adventures ensue, and it soon becomes a summer the sisters will never forget...
A deliciously nostalgic and hilariously charming story of four sisters and their adventures/mishaps on holiday.
'A charmer of a book, and a page-turning read' - The Independent
The Penderwicks- four sisters, as different as chalk from cheese, yet as close as can be.
The eldest, Rosalind, is responsible and practical; Skye, stubborn and feisty; dreamy, artistic, budding novelist, Jane; and shy little Batty, who doesn't go anywhere without her butterfly wings. And not forgetting Hound, their large lumbering lovable dog.
The four girls and their absent-minded father head off for their summer holidays, but instead of the cosy tumbledown cottage they expect, they find themselves on a huge estate called Arundel, with magnificent gardens ripe for exploring. It isn't long before they become embroiled in all sorts of scrapes with new-found friend, Jeffrey - but his mother, the icy-hearted Mrs Tifton, must be avoided at all costs. Chaotic adventures ensue, and it soon becomes a summer the sisters will never forget...
A deliciously nostalgic and hilariously charming story of four
sisters and their adventures/mishaps on holiday.
'A charmer of a book, and a page-turning read' - The
Independent
Jeanne Birdsall lives in Massachusetts, USA, with her husband, three cats, and a dog called Cagney. The Penderwicks was her first novel, and won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. You can find out more about Jeanne (and her animal friends) at her website- www.jeannebirdsall.com.
A gentle book, with a philosophy of kindness to others and a
message that children should confide their troubles to adults, who
should always listen
*The Sunday Times*
Despite a few mishaps, the children become fast friends and
partners in the sorts of lively plots and pastoral pastimes we
don't read much about these days. Their adventures and
near-disasters, innocent crushes, escaped animals, owning-up and
growing up (and yes, changes of heart) are satisfying and
not-too-sweet
*Kirkus Reviews*
Birdsall follows in the footsteps of Elizabeth Enright, Edward
Eager, and Noel Streatfeild, updating the family story yet keeping
all the old-fashioned charm
*Booklist*
Nicely old-fashioned . . . what makes it so engaging are Birdsall's
light humorous style and the varied, vivid characters. Great fun
and a cosy, comforting read
*Books for Keeps*
Gr 4-6-This enjoyable tale of four sisters, a new friend, and his snooty mother is rollicking fun. The girls' father is a gentle, widowed botany professor who gives his daughters free reign but is always there to support or comfort them. Rosalind, 12, has become the mother figure. Skye, 11, is fierce and hot-tempered. Jane, 10, is a budding writer of mysteries who has the disconcerting habit of narrating aloud whatever is occurring around her. Batty, four, is an endearingly shy, loving child who always wears butterfly wings. The family dog, Hound, is her protector. The tale begins as the Penderwicks embark on a summer holiday in the Berkshire Mountains, at a cottage on the grounds of a posh mansion owned by the terribly snobbish Mrs. Tifton. Her son, Jeffrey, is a brilliant pianist, but her heart is set on him attending a military academy like her beloved father. The action involves Rosalind's unrequited love for the 18-year-old gardener, Skye's enmity and then friendship with Jeffrey, Jane's improvement in her melodramatic writing style, and Batty's encounter with an angry bull whom she rather hopefully calls "nice horsie." 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!-B. Allison Gray, John Jermain Library, Sag Harbor, NY Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Also making an appearance are a lonely young boy and a dependable yet dopey dog. Birdsall excels in developing characters, and her motley crew grows and develops in intriguing ways in this deeply enjoyable story of family and friendship. Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.
A gentle book, with a philosophy of kindness to others and a
message that children should confide their troubles to adults, who
should always listen * The Sunday Times *
Despite a few mishaps, the children become fast friends and
partners in the sorts of lively plots and pastoral pastimes we
don't read much about these days. Their adventures and
near-disasters, innocent crushes, escaped animals, owning-up and
growing up (and yes, changes of heart) are satisfying and
not-too-sweet * Kirkus Reviews *
Birdsall follows in the footsteps of Elizabeth Enright, Edward
Eager, and Noel Streatfeild, updating the family story yet keeping
all the old-fashioned charm * Booklist *
Nicely old-fashioned . . . what makes it so engaging are Birdsall's
light humorous style and the varied, vivid characters. Great fun
and a cosy, comforting read * Books for Keeps *
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