Reviews

The Penderwicks, by Jeanne Birdsall

deliah27's review against another edition

4.0

Willow and I liked this one and want to read the sequel.

meredithgr's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I read this whole series aloud to my kids during the pandemic lock down, twice.  Three years later, I'm reading it to them again.  My daughter is now the age of Rosalin, the eldest Penderwick daughter.  These books hold such a special place in my heart that I can't give them a subjective review, but isn't that what you want in a book?

For me, the Penderwick books hold humor, hope, and enough of the pain and loss of the real world to keep them weighted down.  They are a delight to read.  

andreala's review against another edition

adventurous challenging relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

mikaloveyou3's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

brackenrill's review against another edition

5.0

Reread this the last time i read this was in elementary school and i love it so much. reminds me of when i was a little kid... one of my favorite books now

the_story_girl's review against another edition

4.0

This is definitely one of the cutest family-focused books out there (the whole series is, actually!) The bonds between the sisters are so sweet to read about, and I loved all their adventures! Definitely a good choice for a cozy, slice of life book.

courtneyfalling's review

I read this as a kid and loved it! I simply feel too overwhelmed right now by the amount of books I want to read to continue my reread. Maybe that will change in the future. 

zeezeemama11's review against another edition

5.0

I greatly enjoyed this book. A little house on the prairie, little women, a do nothing but be entranced kind of a book.

my_ie's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

megpsmit's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this book, it is a cute story sort of little womenish with summer adventures. It took me awhile to read because i was just reading a bit but I could imagine it would make a great read sound book.