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The Penderwicks

by Jeanne Birdsall

Friendship, adventure, conflict ... those are some of the things you will find in The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall. This is a novel about four very close sisters and their summer adventures as they meet an interesting boy named Jeffrey. The five have fun, adventures, and get in trouble throuought the summer. The problem is-- Jeffrey's stuck-up mother does not approve of this friendship and doesn't want Jeffrey to be with Rosalind, Skye, Jane, and Batty (the Penderwick sisters). How will the five keep their friendship?

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Average: 5 (21 votes)
submitted by Aidan M. C., age 11
(July 5, 2008 - 8:34 pm)

I thought that this book was totally awesome! I loved how the kids had so many adventures in one summer! Even the little ones were fantastic! You should definitely read this book!

 

submitted by Ali, age 11, MA
(July 7, 2008 - 10:25 pm)

Sounds interesting.

submitted by Amy, age 10
(July 9, 2008 - 8:55 am)

This sounds really good. I want to read it. I think you wrote a good review, too, Aiden.

submitted by Willa C., age 12 4/4, Nehalem, Or
(July 13, 2008 - 8:03 pm)

Oh and by the way, how old are the sisters?

submitted by Willa C., age 12 4/4, Nehalem, Or
(July 13, 2008 - 8:04 pm)

Sounds good! I will read it! I have the same question as Willa: How old are the sisters?

I mean, I dont HAVE to know since im going to read the book, UI am just wondering!

submitted by kIRBY
(July 20, 2008 - 4:41 pm)

As i said to Willa, Rosalyn is 12, Skye is 11, Jane is 10, and Batty is 4. Happy Reading!

submitted by Aidan, age 11, California
(July 23, 2008 - 11:49 pm)

Willa, Rosalyn is 12, Skye is 11, Jane is 10, and Batty is 4. I hope you enjoy the book!

submitted by Aidan M. C., age 11, San Luis Obispo
(July 23, 2008 - 11:47 pm)

Batty's 4, Jane's 10, Skye's 11, and Rosalind's 12.  (Jeffrey turns 11 during the book.)

submitted by Angie H., age 10, Minnesota
(August 7, 2008 - 4:13 pm)

I loved This book! Try the sequae

submitted by Gabrielle, age 13, Earth, THe MIlk
(August 13, 2008 - 11:05 am)

there's a sequei???? Awesomeness!!!

submitted by mattie
(September 30, 2010 - 3:42 pm)