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I think The Penderwicks on Gardam Street always will be my favorite, but The Penderwicks in Spring may be a close second. This book jumps seven years ahead in time: Rosalind is in college, Jane and Skye in high school, and Batty is almost 11. This story is truly hers and Ben's (oh, I do love Ben!) who is now seven. Batty finds herself in need of money for a very special purpose and somewhat reluctantly begins a dog-walking business. Their sports-loving neighbor, Nick Geiger, is due back from the war, and Ben, an accomplished rock digger, can barely contain himself. There's a new baby sister, Lydia, who simultaneously brings out love and exasperation from everyone as only a 2-year-old can do. While longtime readers may be disappointed at first that the three older sisters are supporting characters in this, don't worry--they still have their shining moments (especially Skye), and the story does not suffer for it.
Jeanne Birdsall previously has reached down and touched deep emotions--particularly in the third book, The Penderwicks at Point Mouette--but not like she does in this one. Batty unintentionally overhears a conversation, which shakes her very foundations. This series has always had the ability to bring me to tears, and Batty's inner turmoil is no exception. However, never fear, the trademark Penderwick humour and levity are still here, as well as an ending that will leave you wiping away tears of happiness.
The fourth Penderwick novel has certainly been worth the wait. Spring has indeed come to the Penderwicks, and no family deserves it more!
I wasn't sure if Jeanne Birdsall would be able to continue her winning streak, but this may be my favorite of the series. After a 5 year break (in book time), we return to focus on Batty, Ben, and a new baby sister. But don't worry, there are plenty of appearances by the big sisters, Jeffrey, and the neighbors, too! Birdsall once again does a fabulous job with characterization. She keeps things on a simple enough level for young readers, but with lots of touches for older children and adults to appreciate as well. These books remind me of Elizabeth Enright's series chronicling the Melendy family, but updated to modern times. The characters are extremely realistic and likeable, with problems and quirks to which anyone could relate. I found myself wishing I had grown up on Gardam Street, so I could be friends with the Penderwick and Geiger families. This may be the last book in the series, but if it's not, I'll be ready and eager to read the next installment!
My children love the Penderwicks, and we are very much enjoying this latest installment! I got it for my son's eighth birthday, and he loves that Batty, Ben, and Lydia are getting a lot of page time - though up 'til now Skye has been his favorite character. We're about halfway through (reading it aloud), so I can't speak for the end, but so far this book has all the charm and humor that we've come to expect from these books. I know some people have been sad about the time gap between the last story and this one, but so far I think its a good choice, allowing for the exploration of a new stage of the Penderwick's lives. And Batty is a good POV character at this age.
If you're new to the Penderwicks, this series is just fantastic. My older two kids are only 6 and 8 (and my 8 year old is dyslexic), but these books have completely captivated them. And I love that these books include loving parents (rather than stupid or out-of-touch ones), intelligent and kind children, and healthy relationships. I've seen these described as new classics, and I feel that is not over the top. The Penderwicks easily belong on the shelf with Laura Ingalls, The Five Little Peppers, Little Women, or Ballet Shoes.
I admit, I was a little taken aback by some of the reviews for this book. People were very upset that Birdsall had moved up the Penderwick family timeline, and then included a very strong, troubling plotline halfway through the story. But as I settled into the book, I found that the time progression had not spoilt the storytelling nor the characters.
Batty, the youngest "original Penderwick sister," is now ten years old. Oldest sister Rosalind is in college, and Jane and Skye are both involved in their education and their own lives, so Batty preoccupies herself with her stepbrother Ben and two-year-old Lydia, her new half-sister. She is still deeply in mourning for her beloved Hound, the family dog, who died a few months before. Then she discovers she has a new talent, and, to further it, she starts her own business, walking neighbors' dogs. But along the way a secret will be revealed that will shatter Batty to her very soul.
The storyline presents a very important lesson about what we say in front of children and how they interpret what they overhear. Batty's emotions are very real and very raw, and the chapters concerning her reaction might be upsetting to sensitive children. But the story is also incredibly realistic, painful, and touching, and I read through it with a lump in my throat, especially when Batty is working through her feelings at the death of Hound. So many parents don't understand how deep children's feelings go in regards to pets, and how they may hide those feeling so not to be considered "silly."
A different type of Penderwick book, but rewarding on its own merits.
Another amazing book by Jeanne Birdsall. We return to Gardam Street and the Penderwick family. This story is set about 5 years after the previous book and we follow the perspectives of Batty and Ben. This book is a tear jerker from time to time and deals very well with the struggles children often have of making sense of real life. I loved this book and read it in less than four days.
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