Jeanne Birdsall

As spring arrives on Gardam Street, there are surprises in store for each Penderwick, from neighbor Nick Geiger's expected return from the war to Batty's new dog-walking business, but her plans to use her profits to surprise her family on her eleventh birthday go astray.

Batty is saving up her dog-walking money for an extra-special surprise for her family, which she plans to present on her upcoming birthday. But when some unwelcome surprises make themselves known, the best-laid plans fall apart. Book #4

The Penderwicks in Spring

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4.5 stars - (loved it, favorite!)

I cried so hard over this. Not just tearing up which is what usually happens the rare times I cry over books. I was full on sobbing and as I was reading in the living room my siblings asked me if I was ok XD The only other time this has happened was with Little Women, I cry over movies easier. BATTY. Sweet, precious Batty. I love her so much and my heart ached for her to feel unwanted. A lovely lovely continuation of "Act 2" of the Penderwicks. I very much enjoyed little Lydia... she somewhat reminds me of my little brothers... and Ben! So sweet. Also Nick. I loved Nick in this one and the legendary sports drills. Poor girls XD 

CWs: grief. I think that's it?

2/18/24

Sarah Sammis

It reads like an older contemporary stories: a mixture of Edgar Eager, Eleanor Estes, Mary Norton, Beverly Cleary, and Joseph C. Lincoln (for the setting).

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It's better the second time around. This time I listened to the audio. family home offroad 336666

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Mary Horton

// Re-Read May 2018 //

Just as meaningful and emotional as I remember. Oh, how I love the Penderwicks. <3

Now to just wait for the FINAL BOOK to come out. #help

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Wowowowow...this book made me feel so many feelings. I absolutely loved it, maaaaybe even more than the first book. Or at least just as much. ;) 

Review coming soon! (Hopefully during spring break, once I can get to my computer again.)

5 stars!

Nadine 

Nostalgic and refreshing novel for middle years without the grit found in so many books at the moment. Harps back to a more innocent age while still weaving in blended families and their complications. I think this will appeal to many of our "only child" students wanting a glimpse into the intricacies of big families.

Peyton

With over one million copies sold, 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. Springtime is finally arriving on Gardam Street, and there are surprises in store for each member of the family. Some surprises are just wonderful, like neighbor Nick Geiger coming home from war. And some are ridiculous, like Batty’s new dog-walking business. Batty is saving up her dog-walking money for an extra-special surprise for her family, which she plans to present on her upcoming birthday. But when some unwelcome surprises make themselves known, the best-laid plans fall apart. Filled with all the heart, hilarity, and charm that has come to define this beloved clan, The Penderwicks in Spring is about fun and family and friends (and dogs), and what happens when you bring what's hidden into the bright light of the spring sun.

Emily C

Rochelle Butcher

Natalie 

Yvette Espinoza 

Shelby

Ellie Vail

Includes excerpt from author's final book in the same series, "The Penderwicks at last" at the end of the book.

The Penderwicks in Spring

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