A review by smallafterall
The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall

5.0

Another delightful entry in this series. As usual, as I read, I eagerly anticipate introducing these books to my kids (ok, truthfully probably just Nora, though there is certainly nothing overtly 'girly' here.). These are old fashioned in the best sense, seeming to occur in a completely different time and place than modern media saturated culture. That said, it never comes across as quaint or twee, just comforting and happy. Even this title, which seems to have a little more accepting of difficult truths at its center, ultimately comes down on the side of a world that values love loyalty and reaching for dreams. Corny? Maybe a little. But who cares when you enjoy finding out what this family has been up to so much?