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. Things look good as they settle into their cozy cottage, with a rocky shore, enthusiastic seagulls, a just-right corner store, and a charming next-door neighbor. The Penderwicks Book Club 2 (The Penderwicks on Gardam Street) will bring to life the characters in the book, by discussing the main ideas, sharing opinions, and learning how to write a short book report. That leaves Skye as OAP (oldest available Penderwick)-a terrifying notion for all, but for Skye especially. This can be taken after The Penderwicks Book Club 1 or before however, some parts from book 1 may be mentioned just a few times. and off to Maine with Aunt Claire for the rest of the Penderwick girls, as well as their old friend, Jeffrey.

When summer comes around, it's off to the beach for Rosalind.

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. By transplanting contemporary little women into a modern secret garden, Jeanne Birdsall has created a highly enjoyable, action-packed tale that captures the allure of a Victorian novel replete with gothic towers, secret passages, a mysterious boy, a disagreeable landlady, and an omniscient narrator.

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