The Penderwicks (#1)

Author: Jeanne Birdsall

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  • : 24.99 AUD
  • : 9780440867302
  • : Penguin Random House Children's UK
  • : Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
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  • : July 2013
  • : 196mm X 135mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 15.99
  • : April 2007
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  • : Jeanne Birdsall
  • : Paperback
  • : New edition
  • : 272
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Barcode 9780440867302
9780440867302

Description

The Penderwick sisters are as close as they can be. The four girls and their absent-minded father head off for their summer holidays, and 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 a new-found friend, Jeffrey.

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A deliciously nostalgic and hilariously charming story of four sisters and their adventures/mishaps on holiday - a refreshingly realistic tale.

Reviews

"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