The warmth and compassion of the Penderwick family comes through in every page of this slice-of-life novel, healing emotional bruises and reassuring readers that most problems can be overcome. "Publishers Weekly "starred review chock full of all the qualities fans love (humor, heart, and the honest exploration of emotions [t]he Penderwicks have a strong bench, so, happily, expect more. "Booklist"starred review"

When Jeanne Birdsall was young, she promised herself she d be a writer someday so that she could write books for children to discover and enjoy, just as she did at her local library. She is the author of "The Penderwicks, " which won the National Book Award for Young People s Literature, "The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, " and "The Penderwicks at Point Mouette." Jeanne lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with her husband and an assortment of animals, including a dog named Cagney. You can find out more about Jeanne, her books, and her animal friends at JeanneBirdsall.com."