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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.
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.
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"I loved this book, a sequel to The Penderwicks. The Penderwick daughters face the fact that their widowed father is starting to date again (not because he wants to but because their aunt is forcing him to because of a request from his late wife). The girls come up with a plot to save their father and themselves from the possibility of having an evil stepmother. Each of the girls has a wonderful personality and they have many different adventures together and a part. Some of the plot is predictable but the characters and the writing more than make up for it."
— Amy (5 out of 5 stars)
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Starred Review, School Library Journal, March 2008:
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This is a book to cherish and to hold close like a warm, cuddly blanket that you draw around yourself to keep out the cold."
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Starred Review, Booklist, May 1, 2008:
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"Just the sort of cozy fare that's missing in today's mean-girl world."
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Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, April 28, 2008:
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“It's sheer pleasure to spend time with these exquisitely drawn characters, girls so real that readers will feel the wind through their hair as they power down the soccer field.
— Review, San Francisco Chronicle, April 27, 2008:"Birdsall writes with amazing grace.
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street Listener Reviews
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" Gardam Street is a funny and good. It makes the Penderwick Family bigger. "
— Evelyn M, 2/19/2024 -
" Love and family honor all wrapped up in a delightful romp. I can't wait to read book #3. "
— Laeroport, 2/18/2014 -
" I was so excited when I learned there was another book and more on the way. I find this author timeless and the characters endearing. I love watching the girls grow up and their personalities shine through so much. I like the first book a little better, but just a little. "
— Tina, 2/16/2014 -
" A lovely book about a family of girls with their varying personalities. I loved it. I thought this was the best of the 3 books, but I did read this one first. "
— Gina, 2/12/2014 -
" Wonderful as always! I was not entirely in the mood to read this one, but knew it would be worth it and then I was laughing. "
— Sheralyn, 1/25/2014 -
" What an absolutely charming family! "
— Joanna, 1/22/2014 -
" The 4 Penderwick sisters are appalled to find that their widowed father is starting to date again. They must put a stop to it! Of course, there are many troublesome situations that they get themselves into, but as it must in a children's story of this type, things always work themselves out in the end. "
— Duckpondwithoutducks, 1/20/2014 -
" This book could not have been any better, cuter, sweeter, etc, etc. Reading about the Penderwicks left me with a perma-grin. Great feel good book. "
— Angie, 1/18/2014 -
" 30.2A Texas Bluebonnet Award list "
— pjreads, 1/16/2014 -
" good old fashioned read--I actually listened to the audio version "
— Karen, 12/22/2013 -
" This book was alright. My 4th-6th graders love it and always talk about how funny it is. "
— Richelle, 12/22/2013 -
" I liked this one even better than the first! I'm trying to be patient while I wait on hold for the third Penderwicks novel but after this story ended I just wanted more. "
— Ms., 12/9/2013 -
" It was okay. The first book was amazing though. "
— Alyssa, 11/28/2013 -
" Anmother wonderful story of the Penderwick sisters. I love these imaginative stories. "
— Lncropper, 11/1/2013 -
" I really liked this book, as I did the 1st Penderwicks book. As I listened to this as an audiobook, my only disappointment was that the reader had no idea on how to pronounce Latin words which were infused throughout the book. Highly recommended for tween readers. "
— Daniel, 8/22/2013 -
" I liked it, but i felt it ended too quickly/rushed. she could have written an entire book on the last bit! "
— Jackie, 1/23/2013 -
" This book was so much better than the first one! I could really relate to these girls, they are so much like me! I love the fact that this story really captures their personalities, and you can learn so much more about them. "
— Neon308, 11/8/2012 -
" Further adventures of the Penderwick sisters, their clueless-but-lovable dad, and some new neighbors. "
— Christine, 9/2/2012 -
" The Pendericks are back and still as good as ever! "
— Chloe, 7/31/2012 -
" This is a perfect book for girls age 9-14 or so, also still a very fun read for us "older girls" made me smile, I loved it. "
— Jailynn, 6/12/2012 -
" I like the relationship between the sisters, fast easy read but a good story. "
— Fern, 6/4/2012 -
" Once again ADORABLE. Another cherished story all should read. An excellent plot mixed in with the values of family, friends, and relationships and the concept of always being your best self. Wonderful series! "
— Korrin, 4/12/2012 -
" I agree with the reviewers - this book is better than the first "Penderwicks" and that is saying something. A very satisfying episode in these sisters lives. "
— Lori, 3/18/2012 -
" i loved this, even more than the first! what great writing and beloved characters. the Easter bunny put the first Penderwick book in Whitney's basket, i can't wait to see if she loved it as much as me. terrific story telling and lovable relationships within a family make this endearing. "
— Laurie, 12/28/2011 -
" i guess that the Penderwicks sisters/family do care a lot about each other and they would do anything for them. its just like katniss volunteering for her sister Prim in whom she loves "
— Liliko, 12/10/2011 -
" I really like this series. Sophie does too. "
— Leah, 8/27/2011 -
" Enjoyed this book. Nothing amazing, but nicely written and good story. A good read when you don't want too intense of a read. "
— Kathryn, 5/15/2011 -
" This book is a very great book for anyone who likes adventure! I recomend this book to everyone!!! "
— Mackenzie, 5/15/2011 -
" Thoroughly enjoyable story. Chuckles are common as the girls flail about. The warmth and old time family/ neighborhood closeness, is heartwarming. "
— Chuck, 5/11/2011 -
" Loved it every bit as much as the first one. "
— Jesse, 5/5/2011 -
" I loved it every bit as much as the first one. COmpletely cozy fun- I listened to both of them on audio and the reader is delightful. An excellent recommendation for a family trip! - Jesse "
— Pack, 5/3/2011 -
" Couldn't put it down and when i was done so sad it had ended so read the second one "
— clairebear18, 4/26/2011 -
" I thought the ending was a bit too obvious too early on, but otherwise, another excellent Penderwick book. "
— Mark, 4/15/2011 -
" I thought this book was really well written and interesting. It is about four sisters who try to keep their dad from dating after their mother died. This is a heart warming story. "
— Gwynneth, 4/14/2011 -
" I am speechless. Another wonderfully written book by Jeanne Birdsall! "
— Arielle, 4/10/2011 -
" I just got done reading this book and loved it! <br/> "
— Alex, 4/8/2011
About Jeanne Birdsall
Jeanne Birdsall promised herself when she was young that she would be a writer someday so that she could write books for children to discover and enjoy, just as she did at her local library. She is the author of The Penderwicks, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, as well as more books in the Penderwicks series and two picture books.
About Susan Denaker
Susan Denaker is an actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Her extensive theater credits include numerous plays in the West End of London, national tours, many English rep companies, including a season with Alan Ayckbourn’s company in Scarborough. In the US, she has appeared in Our Town and Sweet Bird of Youth at the La Jolla Playhouse and Breaking Legs at the Westport Playhouse.