{"product_id":"the-penderwicks-in-spring-9780307930989","title":"The Penderwicks in Spring","description":"With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family, from National Book Award winner and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller Jeanne Birdsall, is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Springtime is finally arriving on Gardam Street, and there are surprises in store for each member of the family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Some surprises are just wonderful, like neighbor Nick Geiger coming home from war. And some are ridiculous, like Batty's new dog-walking business. 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. But when some unwelcome surprises make themselves known, the best-laid plans fall apart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Filled with all the heart, hilarity, and charm that has come to define this beloved clan, \u003ci\u003eThe Penderwicks in Spring\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Penderwicks, \u003c\/i\u003e which won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, \u003ci\u003eThe Penderwicks on Gardam Street, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Penderwicks at Point Mouette.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Yearling Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607136112914,"sku":"9780307930989","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4a595d63-939c-42f8-adaa-099fa56b39b5.jpg?v=1732304416","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-penderwicks-in-spring-9780307930989","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}