The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy

The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy

With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and <i>New York Times</i> bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager.<br><br> 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.<br><br> 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 will€"won€t they? One thing€s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget.<br><br> Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.