The Penderwicks A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeanne BirdsallRandom House Children's BooksISBN 9780375831430272 pages

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

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager.

A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY

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 will—won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget.

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

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Is The Penderwicks A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy appropriate for a 7-year-old?
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