The Penderwicks follows the adventures of four sisters—Rosalind, Skye, Jane, and Batty—during their summer vacation at a beautiful estate called Arendelle. Here, they discover the joys of friendship, exploration, and a bit of mischief. The sisters encounter Jeffrey, the charming boy next door, and together they embark on a series of delightful escapades that strengthen their bonds and test their courage. As they navigate the challenges of growing up and the complexities of family life, the Penderwicks prove that love and loyalty can conquer any obstacle. It’s a heartwarming tale of adventure and sisterhood. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called The Penderwicks .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2007 by Listening Library .

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.