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We enjoyed the second installment of the Penderwicks. This one is about the dad dating again, although he doesn't want to. One cautionary note is that two of the sisters trade homework and write each others papers. It isn't until the end that they confess and set it right. Fun book!

ribbonbeam's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

torihoo's review against another edition

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4.0

It's rare that a sequel outshines its predecessor, but that's just what happened with The Penderwicks on Gardam Street. Not only did it seem more realistic, the characters and settings were just charming. I loved the addition of Tommy and Iantha and Ben. A wonderful set of characters for a wonderful story.

the_story_girl389's review against another edition

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5.0

You can't help but love the Penderwicks. Seriously. They're just so fun and likable, and, most of all, relatable. I think that every person who reads it will find something something to relate to. I know I did!

thelilyofshalott's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5 ★ - (liked it)

Going to be super frank and say that this book stressed me out both times that I've read it XD I think it's because I am an eldest child like Rosalind and related to her way too much so her stressing was making me stress. This book also has the most CWs - things that I noticed and didn't quite like as a Christian teen, some of it went over my head as a kid. But I love Iantha and Ben, as much as I did the first time I read this! So even though this is my least favorite book I still liked some of it and love the Aaronsons XD

CWs: mentions of a side character into crystals and believes in reincarnation, aztec sacrifices and rituals, spying, lying and it's consequences, stage fright, passing out (also some controversial things: one of the MCs planning to "date" at 13 (not seriously ofc), and what I think was a hint at evolution) a brief mention of halloween (one chapter) but nothing dark, just trick-or-treating and dressing up.

2/18/24

emilysearleauthor's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

inkstainedintrovert's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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