The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy
by Jeanne Birdsall • Book 1 of the Penderwicks Series
A national Book Award winner, this modern classic is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild... read more
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Year Published 2005
Word Count 54,550
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 800L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 88005, 8.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
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Author Interviews 7
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Book Readings 2
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Awards & Distinctions 3
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 2006
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2005
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