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lizzyjane's review
3.0
The Melendy family is fun but nowhere near as endearing as the bobsey twins...
mariagilbert's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
the_herbal_carnivore's review
My children enjoyed it so much we're moving straight onto the 3rd book in the series. They're pretty good stories to listen to while driving!
roseleaf24's review
3.0
This was a good story, but I didn't love it. Four kids, their dad, their housekeeper, and their furnace man turned farmhand, move to an enormous house named the "Four-Story Mistake" in upstate New York. It is during World War II, but other than buying war bonds and gathering paper and tin, it doesn't affect them all that much. They have a life of adventures.
amibunk's review
4.0
4.5 stars
I really, truly, and wholeheartedly enjoyed this book. Which is rather strange because not much actually happens. It's a simple story about an ordinary (yet incredibly endearing) family and their normal, everyday 'adventures.' I think this sequel to "The Saturdays" is even better than the original. I adored this old fashioned, charming book which reminded me a bit of "Cheaper By the Dozen" and "Ballet Shoes."
I really, truly, and wholeheartedly enjoyed this book. Which is rather strange because not much actually happens. It's a simple story about an ordinary (yet incredibly endearing) family and their normal, everyday 'adventures.' I think this sequel to "The Saturdays" is even better than the original. I adored this old fashioned, charming book which reminded me a bit of "Cheaper By the Dozen" and "Ballet Shoes."
situationnormal's review
3.0
I thought the first Melendy Family book was pretty OK but this one was even more meh than the last for me. Maybe I'm just burnt out on the quirky kids series for the time being, but nevertheless, I never got too interested in any of the four children.
karajrapp's review
5.0
Enright's writing is enchanting and perfect for reading aloud, this book even better than the first volume of this series. The stories of the Melendy children are simple but quintessential childhood adventures that are enjoyable for both kids and adults.