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By Jeanne Birdsall 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. Over one million copies sold, now with a bright new look! 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. AWARDS • 2006&nbspALA Notable Children's Book winner • 2005&nbspBooklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice winner • 2005&nbspChild Magazine Best Book of the Year winner • 2007&nbspHawaii Nene Master List winner • 2007&nbspKentucky Bluegrass Master List winner • 2005&nbspKirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year winner • 2007&nbspMaine Student Book Master List winner • 2005&nbspNational Book Award winner • 2005&nbspPublishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year winner • 2005&nbspQuill Award winner • 2007&nbspRhode Island Children's Book Award • 2005&nbspSchool Library Journal Best Book of the Year winner • 2007&nbspVermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Master List winner • 2008&nbspVirginia Young Readers Program Master List winner