The Penderwicks at Point Mouette, Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwicks at Point Mouette, Jeanne Birdsall
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The Penderwicks at Point Mouette

Author: Jeanne Birdsall

Narrator: Susan Denaker

Unabridged: 7 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/10/2011


Synopsis

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.

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.

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?

It's a rollicking ride as the Penderwicks continue their unforgettable adventures in a story filled with laughs and joyful tears!

About The Author

Jeanne Birdsall lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with her husband. Their house is old and comfortable, full of unruly animals, and surrounded by gardens. The Penderwicks at Point Mouette is her third novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Betsy on March 15, 2011

When Jeanne Birdsall’s first middle grade novel The Penderwicks was published in 2005 it committed a crime. A crime shared, I might add, by books written by authors like Dr. Seuss, J.K. Rowling, and even Jeff Kinney. They say no good deed goes unpunished. Well, the creation of The Penderwicks was a......more

Goodreads review by Cam (Lana Belova) on November 07, 2024

"Spending the last days of summer with a good book is twice as enjoyable." I love early summer mornings, the fresh new aromas they always carry with each sunrise. When the world is still hushed and I sit in the sun and read around 40 pages or so. My mind feels emotionally receptive around that ti......more

Goodreads review by emma on April 27, 2022

this book is so integrally a part of my childhood that i basically did go to maine for summer vacation with my sisters rosalind, skye, jane, and batty. don't try to tell me otherwise. part of a series i'm doing in which i review books i read a long time ago......more

Goodreads review by Krista on July 23, 2020

This might be my favorite one yet! Love this family of sisters so much.......more


Quotes

Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, April 11, 2011:
"The Penderwick sisters' third adventure brings them back in full entertaining force...From start to finish, this is a summer holiday to savor."

Starred review, Booklist, May 15, 2011:
"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."


Awards

  • Arizona Young Readers Award
  • Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award
  • Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award
  • Kansas William White Award
  • Kid's Indie Next List "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers"
  • New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award
  • North Carolina Children's Book Award
  • Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award
  • Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award