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The Penderwicks in Spring

By Andrea Beach, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Charming family series spotlights Batty in 4th volume.

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age 10+

Based on 1 parent review

age 10+

JEAN ROCKS

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THE PENDERWICKS IN SPRING continues to charm and delight as the spotlight turns its intense focus onto fifth-grader Batty. Author Jeanne Birdsall strikes a nice balance between the in-depth exploration of Batty's emotional life and the everyday chaos of a large blended family. Her distinctive characters and eye for the telling detail make keeping track of who's who easy and fun. Readers may find they shed a tear or two when Birdsall's simple prose, with genuine heart, effortlessly packs an emotional wallop.

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