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The Penderwicks at Last

By: Jeanne Birdsall
Narrated by: Susan Denaker
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Publisher's summary

The finale you've all been waiting for: The Penderwicks at Last is the final, flawless installment in the modern classic series from National Book Award winner and New York Times best-selling author Jeanne Birdsall!

Nine years, five older siblings, a few beloved dogs, and an endless array of adventures - these are the things that have shaped Lydia's journey since fans first met her in The Penderwicks in Spring.

Now, it's summertime, and 11-year-old Lydia is dancing at the bus stop, waiting for big sister, Batty, to get home from college.

This is a very important dance and a very important wait, because the two youngest sisters are about to arrive home to find out that the Penderwicks will all be returning to Arundel this summer, the place where it all began. And better still is the occasion: a good ol'-fashioned, homemade-by-Penderwicks wedding.

Bursting with heart and brimming with charm, this is a joyful, hilarious ode to the family we love best. And oh, my MOPS - Meeting of Penderwick Siblings, lest we ever forget - does Jeanne Birdsall's The Penderwicks at Last crescendo to one perfect Penderwick finale.

©2018 Jeanne Birdsall (P)2018 Listening Library

Critic reviews

"Penderwick fans will be saddened yet satisfied by Susan Denaker's narration of the series' final book. The crispness of her narration conveys the old-fashioned feeling of the close-knit family's reminiscences..... Denaker's verve expresses the delight Lydia and her siblings find in even the smallest events." (AudioFile)

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Sad to see the series end

My family and I have giggled our way through this series. Although the final two books were not quite as wonderful as the previous ones, we still loved listening to follow the adventures of our favorite family. Enjoy.

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The plot in all the Penderwicks is fun but man does Jeanne birdsall not know how kids work it is more apparent in the other ones I really love this series but it can be VERY frustrating but would recommend if you want a fun audio book but it feels like a worse little woman so listen to this series then try little woman if you enjoyed this.

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Batty needs to kiss Jeffrey

The best book of all time ever super cool best book ever pls make more🤘🗿🎸🪨🧗‍♀️🧗‍♀️🧗🚀🔥❤️🤘😎😍❤️❤️😎

Sincerely miles 11 Soon to be 12

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Really good 👍.

Best book so far it’s really good and my favorite character is Alice and Lydia The Penderwicks At Last is my favorite book in the series.

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Loose ending for a series finale. Not as engaging as the other books in the series. I got tired of all the detailed explaining...

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A vary good story

I love it ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💕 it is the best story ever it is my favorite 😀😀I love lidya

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Awesome

This is an amazing book and story. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys adventure and fun

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Amazing book

I loved the book it was so fun and good the story is family friendly

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😭💕😆

This book is so bittersweet! I’m sad to say goodbye but jeane birdsall left me feeling like the characters got the ending they deserved!!
Wish they had more of Alice’s brother though….

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Awesome!

We love the Penderwicks! The five sisters and one brother come together again in this marvelous last book in the series. A must read and have!

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