Although she first decided to become a writer when she was ten years old, it took Jeanne until she was forty-one to get started. Tremonte, eighth grade algebra, who taught Jeanne to love and respect math and Miss Basehore, second and fourth year Latin, to whom Jeanne (and Mr. Corkhill, sixth grade, who encouraged her intellectual curiosity Mr.
Jeanne had lots of great teachers, but her favorites were: Mrs. I picked this up after reading Jess’s glowing review over at Tangled Up In Blue.Jeanne Birdsall grew up in the suburbs west of Philadelphia, where she attended wonderful public schools. If you’re still in touch with your own inner little girl, give it a listen for old time’s sake. I highly recommend this for the innocent little girls in your life. I listened all the way through just beaming from ear to ear as I drove around. The narrator, Susan Denaker, read appropriately for children without making me feel, as an adult, that I was being condescended to. They’re all charming and timeless, exactly as the Penderwicks are. My childhood stories are similar, and the book itself reminded me of books I loved as a child– Anne of Green Gables, the Betsy-Tacy books, and another series about a little family that I cannot remember the name of. There is no big plot here, it’s just a series of little adventures that these sisters have on their summer vacation with a couple of new friends, but it took me right back to my own childhood. I don’t even recall the sisters’ names, but as I listened they each had a distinct personality and I was easily able to differentiate between them. I listened to this ages and ages ago, but I remember that I loved it. Which, of course, they will-won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. 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. 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. This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel.
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