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The Penderwicks at Point Mouette - by Jeanne Birdsall (Paperback)

The Penderwicks at Point Mouette - by  Jeanne Birdsall (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When summer comes around, it's off to the beach for Rosalind . . . and off toMaine with Aunt Claire for the rest of the Penderwick girls, as well as theirold friend, Jeffrey. That leaves Skye as OAP (oldest available Penderwick)--aterrifying notion for all, but for Skye especially.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and <i>New York Times</i> bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. Over one million copies sold, now with a bright new look! <p/>When summer comes around, it's off to the beach for Rosalind . . . and off to Maine with Aunt Claire for the rest of the Penderwick girls, as well as their old friend, Jeffrey. <p/>That leaves Skye as OAP (oldest available Penderwick)--a terrifying notion for all, but for Skye especially. Things look good as they settle into their cozy cottage, with a rocky shore, enthusiastic seagulls, a just-right corner store, and a charming next-door neighbor. But can Skye hold it together long enough to figure out Rosalind's directions about not letting Batty explode? Will Jane's Love Survey come to a tragic conclusion after she meets the alluring Dominic? Is Batty--contrary to all accepted wisdom--the only Penderwick capable of carrying a tune? And will Jeffrey be able to keep peace between the girls . . . these girls who are his second, and most heartfelt, family? <p/>It's a rollicking ride as the Penderwicks continue their unforgettable adventures in a story filled with laughs and joyful tears!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, April 11, 2011: </b><br>The Penderwick sisters' third adventure brings them back in full entertaining force...From start to finish, this is a summer holiday to savor. <p/><b>Starred review, Booklist, May 15, 2011: <br></b>Drawing readers right into the family, [Birdsall] enlivens the everyday matters and endows her characters with so much individuality it's as though she's erased the word generic from the dictionary.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>JEANNE BIRDSALL lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with her husband. Their house is old and comfortable, full of unruly animals, and surrounded by gardens. <i>The Penderwicks at Point Mouette</i> is her third novel.

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