Jeanne Birdsall

American children's author and former portrait photographer, best known for The Penderwicks series (first published 2005) and winner of the 2006 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

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  1. 1. The Penderwicks In Spring

    A warm, gently comic novel following four spirited sisters and their father through an eventful spring as they face the small adventures and surprises that come with growing up—new friendships, sibling quarrels, moments of tenderness, and challenges that test their loyalty—ultimately showing how love, resilience, and a sense of humor help a family adapt to change and stay close.

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