The Penderwicks #1 (National Book Awards Winner)

Penderwick姊妹們沒想到這年暑假竟能住進風景如畫的Arundel莊園。姊妹四人各有個性，卻在這片神祕又充滿驚喜的土地上一同展開屬於她們的冒險：野餐、藏寶、兔子、薑餅，還有最重要的新朋友Jeffrey。然而，莊園主人的母親Mrs. Tifton顯然不歡迎這段友情的滋長……這是一本節奏悠緩卻處處有趣的小說，帶著古典童書的氣質，書寫一段關於友情、家庭與探索的夏日回憶，適合喜歡《小婦人》《安妮》系列的讀者細細品味。

This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they 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 best 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. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.

Jeanne Birdsall lives in Massachusetss with her husband, four cats, a rabbit, a puppy, and a pet snail. She is working on another book about the Penderwick sisters.