• The Penderwicks in Spring

  • The Penderwicks, Book 4
  • By: Jeanne Birdsall
  • Narrated by: Susan Denaker
  • Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,057 ratings)

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The Penderwicks in Spring

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

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 best-seller 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.

©2015 Jeanne Birdsall (P)2015 Listening Library

Critic reviews

"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)
"...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)

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Excellent!

My son absolutely adored the story, characters and the pace. He wishes there were another book.

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Amazing

This book along with all the Other books in this series is totally amazing 😘😍🥰 I love them soo much I have Stopped crying and everything in between when I read this book series

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Awesome!

It’s great! Jeanne Birdsall makes words come alive in this heartwarming story of love and care.

Invigorating! A must read!

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Family favorite

We have listened to this several times and absolutely love it! It is a Great series

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Love all the Penderwicks

This one was just as good as all the others but had heavier themes.

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Our household’s absolute favorites

We adore these books beyond measure! The Penderwicks all feel like our own family members and we laugh and cry along with them with each listen or read…I’ve lost count! They’re perfect! Book four might be my favorite but I think I say that about all of them. Don’t miss these beautiful books!

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Amazing! Awesome!

I have loved these books to today! I didn’t expect Batty to grow up so fast! I thought that she wouldn’t be older than I am at the end of the series but first she’s way younger than I am then a little bit older than me!😃😍

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Amazing

It is a amazing book I love it so much batty is my favorite she is so sweet

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This book and the whole series is wonderful! The characters are wonderful the setting sounds gorgeous and the emotions are heartbreaking and joyous to listen to!! A wonderful glori

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I love the penderwicks the story's and adventures they go on are magnificent Skye is definitely my favorite I have all five books and hope Jeanne Birdsall makes more penderwick books and hope that Susan Denaker reads them so I can buy them on Audible and I just want to say well done Ms Birdsall you did a fantastic job 👍👌👏

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