The Penderwicks In Spring (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Product Description FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. As spring arrives on Gardam Street, there are surprises in store for each Penderwick, from neighbor Nick Geiger's expected return from the war to Batty's new dog-walking business, but her plans to use her profits to surprise her family on her eleventh birthday go astray. Review The warmth and compassion of the Penderwick family comes through in every page of this slice-of-life novel, healing emotional bruises and reassuring readers that most problems can be overcome. "Publishers Weekly "starred review chock full of all the qualities fans love (humor, heart, and the honest exploration of emotions [t]he Penderwicks have a strong bench, so, happily, expect more. "Booklist"starred review" About the Author When Jeanne Birdsall was young, she promised herself she d 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, "The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, " and "The Penderwicks at Point Mouette." Jeanne lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with her husband and an assortment of animals, including a dog named Cagney. You can find out more about Jeanne, her books, and her animal friends at JeanneBirdsall.com."