

Filled with all the heart, hilarity, and charm that has come to define this beloved clan, The Penderwicks in Spring is about fun and family and friends (and dogs), and what happens when you bring what's hidden into the bright light of the spring sun. Knopf Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Childrens Books. Goodreads summarizes, The Penderwick sisters busily discover the summertime magic of Arundel estate’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame. But when some unwelcome surprises make themselves known, the best-laid plans fall apart. The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall follows the adventures of the 4 Penderwick sisters one summer at Arundel cottage.

Batty is saving up her dog-walking money for an extra-special surprise for her family, which she plans to present on her upcoming birthday. And some are ridiculous, like Batty's new dog-walking business. Some surprises are just wonderful, like neighbor Nick Geiger coming home from war. Springtime is finally arriving on Gardam Street, and there are surprises in store for each member of the family.
