The Penderwicks at Point Mouette
In the third book about the Penderwicks, 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 cosy 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?
About the Penderwicks Series
Books in series order
- 1.The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy(2005)
- 2.The Penderwicks of Gardam Street(2008)
- 3.The Penderwicks at Point Mouette(2011)
- 4.The Penderwicks in Spring(2015)
- 5.The Penderwicks at Last(2018)
Reading age: 8+ years
This series should be read in order.
Meet the Penderwicks, four different sisters with one special bond. There's responsible, practical Rosalind; stubborn, feisty Skye; dreamy, artistic Jane; and shy little sister Batty, who won't go anywhere without her butterfly wings.
When the girls and their doting father head off for their summer holiday, they're in for a surprise. Instead of the tumbledown cottage they expected, they find themselves on a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon the girls 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 most wonderful 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.