
“Parents almost always want what’s best for their children. They just don’t always know what that is.” ― Jeanne Birdsall, The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy
This is a delightful story that puts a smile on your face. The Penderwick sisters look forward to spending the summer on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel in Massachusetts. Arundel is just as magical as they imagined with gardens, attics to explore, a tame bunny to play with, and best of all–a new friend. Jeffrey Tifton, the son of Arundel’s owner, is the perfect companion for all their adventures and misadventures. His mother is not as pleased with his new friends as he is, but despite her disapproval, the children become good friends and have a magical summer together. This is the first of five books in The Penderwicks Series by author Jeanne Birdsall.
Content Advisory: References to cancer and death of a parent