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The fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Penderwicks series from National Book Award Winner Jeanne Birdsall.

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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.

Springtime is finally arriving on Gardam Street, and there are surprises in store for each member of the family.

Some surprises are just wonderful, like neighbor Nick Geiger coming home from war. And some are ridiculous, like Batty´s new dog-walking business. Batty is saving up her dog-walking money for an extra-special surprise for her family, which she plans to present on her upcoming birthday. But when some unwelcome surprises make themselves known, the best-laid plans fall apart.

Filled with all the heart, hilarity, and charm that has come to define this beloved clan, The Penderwicks in Spring is about fun and family and friends (and dogs), and what happens when you bring what´s hidden into the bright light of the spring sun.

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"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

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Jeanne Birdsall ist in den 50er Jahren in einem Vorort von Philadelphia aufgewachsen und wollte bereits als 10-Jährige Kinderbücher schreiben. Doch erst im Alter von 42 Jahren begann sie ihre schriftstellerische Laufbahn. Ihr Debütroman Die Penderwicks erhielt bereits kurz nach seinem Erscheinen zahlreiche Auszeichnungen. Die Autorin lebt heute in Northampton, Massachusetts.

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