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A review by amibunk
The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall
4.0
I adore the Penderwick family. I also am convinced that Jeanne Birdsall is the bee's knees. In any other hands, the story of four sisters, their dog, and friends would be a sappy, overly sentimental assault. However, Ms. Birdsall interjects the right notes of humor and sadness to make these novels superb. I think she's the best writer for children's realistic fiction since Beverly Cleary.
"The Penderwicks at Point Mouette" is almost as outstanding as the first book in the serious (and better than the second.) Despite the plot's simplicity, the story feels rich with details and personalities. It is a lovely book.
"The Penderwicks at Point Mouette" is almost as outstanding as the first book in the serious (and better than the second.) Despite the plot's simplicity, the story feels rich with details and personalities. It is a lovely book.