A review by meredithgr
The Penderwicks, by Jeanne Birdsall

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.