JEANNE BIRDSALL

El regreso a casa después de las vacaciones les depara a las hermanas Penderwick una sorpresa importante: la tía Claire ha decidido que, tras cuatro años de viudez, ya es hora de que el señor Penderwick encuentre una nueva esposa. Pero las chicas saben muy bien los peligros que eso puede acarrear, incluso un desastre mayúsculo. De manera que Rosalind, la hermana mayor, urde un ingenioso Plan para Salvar a Papá, que en realidad debería llamarse Plan para Salvar a las Hermanas Penderwick, pues ¿qué calamidades se abatirían sobre ellas si les tocase en suerte una madrastra inadecuada, o sea, una bruja espantosa? Por si esto fuera poco, otros asuntos acaparan la atención de las hermanas: Rosalind no logra quitarse de encima al pesado de Tommy Geiger; Skye pierde los estribos en un campo de fútbol de la manera más bochornosa, y la pasión de Jane por la literatura la conduce a aguas peligrosas. Y entre tanto jaleo, Risitas, la más pequeña de la casa, se dedica a hacer travesuras espiando a los nuevos vecinos… Un panorama de lo más movido, sin duda, aunque nadie mejor que las sorprendentes hermanas Penderwick para salir airosas del atolladero.

El señor Penderwick y sus cuatro hijas llegan a una mansión campestre de Massachusetts para pasar las vacaciones estivales, un lugar rodeado de hermosos jardines donde vivirán aventuras inolvidables. La mayor, Rosalind, tiene doce años, y tras la muerte de su madre ha asumido la responsabilidad de cuidar de sus hermanas: Skye, de once, tan inteligente como impulsiva; Jane, de diez, soñadora y aspirante a convertirse en una gran escritora; y Risitas, de cuatro, tímida y amante de los animales. Sin olvidar a Hound, el perro de la familia y fiel compañero de juegos. Todos ellos disfrutan de la naturaleza bajo la benévola mirada del adorable señor Penderwick, un tranquilo profesor de botánica que educa a sus hijas en la confianza y el respeto. Todo lo contrario que la señora Tifton, la antipática y severa propietaria de la finca, a quien no le agrada nada la presencia de unas niñas que considera vulgares y una mala influencia para su hijo Jeffrey. Ante esta situación, las cuatro hermanas unen sus fuerzas para salvar a quien consideran su nuevo amigo, para lo cual cuentan con la inestimable ayuda de Churchie, la cocinera de la casa.

When Flora and her pesky little brother, Crispin, are whisked away by a swirling and swooping wind, she gets the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to give her brother away. With tempting offers from a dragonfly, the man in the moon, and even the wind itself, she will find it difficult to choose. But Flora would do anything to get rid of Crispin, wouldnt she?Jeanne Birdsalls utterly charming picture book takes flight in Matt Phelans twisting, twirling watercolors, brimming with wit and whimsy.

Summer is here and its off to the beach for Rosalind . . . and off to Maine for the rest of the Penderwick girls with their old friend, Jeffrey. That leaves Skye as OAP (oldest available Penderwick) - a terrifying notion for all. Things look good as they settle into their cozy cottage, but can Skye hold it together? Will Janes Love Survey come to a tragic conclusion? 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? Its a rollercoaster ride as the Penderwicks continue their unforgettable adventures in a story filled with laughs and joyful tears!

The Penderwicks: four sisters, as different as chalk from cheese, yet as close as can be.The eldest, Rosalind, is responsible and practical; Skye, stubborn and feisty; dreamy, artistic, budding novelist, Jane; and shy little Batty, who doesnt go anywhere without her butterfly wings. And not forgetting Hound, their large lumbering lovable dog. The four girls and their absent-minded father head off for their summer holidays, but instead of the cosy tumbledown cottage they expect, they find themselves on a huge estate called Arundel, with magnificent gardens ripe for exploring. It isnt long before they become embroiled in all sorts of scrapes with new-found friend, Jeffrey - but his mother, the icy-hearted Mrs Tifton, must be avoided at all costs. Chaotic adventures ensue, and it soon becomes a summer the sisters will never forget...

The Penderwick sisters are at home on Gardam Street and ready for an adventure!But the adventure they get isnt quite what they had in mind. Mr Penderwicks sister has decided its time for him to start dating - which 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. But does Mr Penderwick really need saving, and can the sisters solve their own problems at the same time?

A digital collection of the first three Penderwicks novels. With over one million copies sold, this irresistible series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family, from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Jeanne Birdsall, is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager.

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?

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 Battys 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 whats hidden into the bright light of the spring sun.

The finale youve all been waiting for: The Penderwicks at Last is the final, flawless installment in the modern classic series from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Jeanne Birdsall!Nine years, five older siblings, a few beloved dogs, and an endless array of adventures--these are the things that have shaped Lydias journey since readers first met her in The Penderwicks in Spring.Now its summertime, and eleven-year-old Lydia is dancing at the bus stop, waiting for big sister Batty to get home from college. This is a very important dance and a very important wait because the two youngest sisters are about to arrive home to find out that the Penderwicks will all be returning to Arundel this summer, the place where it all began. And better still is the occasion: a good old-fashioned, homemade-by-Penderwicks wedding.Bursting with heart and brimming with charm, this is a joyful, hilarious ode to the family we love best. And oh my MOPS--Meeting of Penderwick Siblings--does Jeanne Birdsalls The Penderwicks at Last crescendo to one perfect Penderwick finale.

This collection features all five New York Times bestselling Penderwicks adventures by National Book Award-winning author Jeanne Birdsall!Follow the Penderwicks adventures, from a bunny-raising hobby to a dog-walking business, from summer breaks to school days, from unforgettable hijinks to chaotic misadventures--and always, with sisterhood through and through--in this exciting collection: The Penderwicks: This summer the Penderwick sisters discover the magic of a beautiful estate called Arundel. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundels owner, who becomes the perfect companion for their adventures.The Penderwicks on Gardam Street: When Mr. Penderwicks sister decides its time for him to start dating, the girls come up with the Save-Daddy Plan--a plot so brilliant, so bold, so funny, that only the Penderwick girls could have come up with it. The Penderwicks at Point Mouette: When summer comes around, its off to the beach for Rosalind . . . and off to Maine for the rest of the Penderwick girls and their old friend, Jeffrey. That leaves Skye as the oldest available Penderwick--a terrifying notion for all, but for Skye especially. The Penderwicks in Spring: 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.The Penderwicks at Last: The Penderwicks return to Arundel this summer, the place where it all began. And better still is the occasion: a good old-fashioned, homemade-by-Penderwicks wedding.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this funny, winning, and unexpected adventure from the New York Times bestselling, National Book Awardwinning author of the Penderwicks series, a girl finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures.A tender story whose tone evokes the warmth of a much-needed hug.Publishers Weekly, starred reviewGwen MacKinnons parents are dreadful. Truly, deeply, almost impressively dreadful. So Gwens not upset at all when shes foisted onto her never-before-seen Uncle Matthew for two weeks. Especially when it turns out he has a very opinionated dog named Pumpkin.Things take a turn for the weird when Gwen makes a discovery in the local library. A discovery that involves tiny creatures with wings. And no, theyre not birds. Theyre called Lahdukan. But why can only Gwen and the youngest children, gathered for storytime, see them?The Lahdukan insist that Gwen is destined to help them find a new home. But how can a girl as unwanted, uncourageous, and generally unheroic as Gwen possibly come to the rescue? Pumpkin has a few ideas...

A hilarious picture book from New York Times bestselling author of The Penderwicks Jeanne Birdsall and New York Times bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss about one childs outrageous school essay on his "pet" sheep. Things to know about sheep: Sheep live outside. Sheep have wool. Sheep will not learn to ride a skateboard. Sheep will not climb a tree. Sheep will come into the house...but this will get you into trouble. Seventeen sheep plus one Gus means that life is never dull on the farm! From National Book Award winning author Jeanne Birdsall and New York Times Bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss comes a hilarious tale about mans other best friend.