Jeanne Birdsall richt zich op ingewikkelde familiedynamiek en verkent teder de complexiteit van de menselijke natuur. Haar schrijfstijl wordt gekenmerkt door warmte en diepgaande empathie die lezers meeneemt in zorgvuldig geconstrueerde verhalen. Ze streeft ernaar de nuances van kindertijd en adolescentie vast te leggen, vaak met een vleugje nostalgie en begrip voor de kwetsbaarheid van het leven. Haar werken resoneren met tijdloze thema's als liefde, verlies en de zoektocht naar verbondenheid.
een zomers verhaal over vier zusjes, twee konijnen en een heel interessante jongen
De vier zusjes Penderwick vieren met hun vader en Hond vakantie op het prachtige landgoed Arundel. Daar ontmoeten ze een heel bijzondere jongen, Jeffrey, de zoon van de strenge mevrouw Tifton. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.
In summer, Rosalind heads to the beach while the other Penderwick sisters, Hound, Aunt Claire, and honorary brother Jeffrey go to Point Mouette. This leaves Skye as the Oldest Available Penderwick, a daunting responsibility for her.
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.
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! The Penderwick sisters are home on Gardam Street and ready for an adventure! But the adventure they get isn’t quite what they had in mind. Mr. Penderwick’s sister has decided it’s time for him to start dating—and the girls know that can only mean one thing: disaster. Enter the Save-Daddy Plan—a plot so brilliant, so bold, so funny, that only the Penderwick girls could have come up with it. It’s high jinks, big laughs, and loads of family warmth as the Penderwicks triumphantly return.
The Penderwick family return to Arundel for Rosalind's wedding, but Lydia, who has only heard stories of the grand estate, is eager to explore the place where her older siblings had endless adventures.
A silly, illustrated adventure from the National Book Award-winning author of The Penderwicks--perfect for children newly reading on their own!Teaflet and her brother, Roog, are ready to throw their annual strawberry jam party for their friends in Trefldom. They want it to be the best party ever, even ten times better than the best party ever! But the inspector of neatness is coming to examine their higgledy-piggledy house from top to bottom. If she finds even one pinch of dirt, or one messy bed, the party will be canceled.Teaflet promises to clean while Roog bakes for the party. But will she be distracted by animals needing her help, like the toad whose tongue drags on the ground? Or will she finish in time and save the party?
All five New York Times bestselling Penderwicks adventures, are now available all together in a boxed set for the first time, perfect for gifting! When The Penderwicks burst into the world, they quickly became a beloved family and a modern classic. Now, for the first time, all five books are available in a charming paperback boxed set, with a brand-new look! This set includes: The Penderwicks, where the Penderwick girls visit the state of Arundel and make an unlikely friend. The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, where Mr. Penderwick considers dating again, but the girls know they can't let that happen! The Penderwicks at Point Mouette, where the girls go back to Maine and hijinks ensue! The Penderwicks in Spring, where Batty is saving up her dog-walking money for an extra-special surprise for her family The Penderwicks At Last, where Rosalind gets married and everyone is back together. Filled with humor, family, and high jinx, these stories are as breezy and carefree as a clear June day.
Es ist Herbst – Rosalind, Skye, Jane und Batty sind wieder zu Hause und bereit für neue Abenteuer. Aber sie hätten sich nie träumen lassen, was da auf sie zukommt! Immer wieder müssen sie ihren Vater aus den Fängen weiblicher Verehrerinnen retten. Doch die vier Schwestern lassen sich nicht unterkriegen und entwickeln einen Plan, der ebenso brillant, verwegen und lustig ist, wie sie selbst. Ein stimmungsvollen Weihnachtsbuch zur kalten Jahreszeit – passend für jeden Stiefel und jeden Geldbeutel.
Es ist wieder Sommer auf Arundel und alle Penderwicks sind zusammengekommen, um Rosalinds Hochzeit zu feiern. Aber bevor es soweit ist, müssen noch die Kleider fertig genäht, ein Film mit Schafen und Außerirdischen gedreht und vor allem muss Mrs Tifton vom Grundstück verjagt werden. Doch wer die Penderwicks kennt, weiß, dass solche Kleinigkeiten sie nicht aus der Ruhe bringen können. Und am Ende wartet auf alle ein rauschendes Fest.
