2005년 전미도서상을 수상한 작가 진 벗설의 두 번째 소설. 세상에서 가장 사랑했던 사람을 잃어버린 등장인물들이 상실에서 오는 외로움과 상처를 극복하고 새로운 가정을 이루는 과정을 보여준다. 펜더윅 자매들에게 일대 풍파가 밀려온다. 사 년 전에 돌아가신 엄마가 맡겨두었던 푸른 색 편지를 클레어 고모가 공개한 것이다.
클레어 고모는 새엄마를 맞이하기 위한 아빠의 데이트를 선언한다. 새 엄마의 망령에 파랗게 질린 네 자매가 필사적으로 아빠의 데이트를 방해하는 작전을 펼친다. 그때 매력적인 외모에 아빠와 같은 대학에 근무하는 천체물리학 교수가 옆집으로 이사 온다. 그녀는 남편을 교통사고로 잃고 세 살짜리 아들과 단둘이 사는데… While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother. One A Boy at the Window
While visiting the estate of Arundel during their summer holiday, the Penderwick girls bask in the lush and beautiful environment where they explore a treasure-filled attic, play in a wondrous garden, dine on tasty homemade cookies, and make a new friend with the handsome owner's son. This series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and?New York Times?bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. Over one million copies sold, now with a bright new look! This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will won t they? One thing s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day. About the Author Ausgezeichnet: ALA Notable Children's Book, 2006. Ausgezeichnet: Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice, 2005. Ausgezeichnet: Child Magazine Best Book of the Year, 2005. Ausgezeichnet: Hawaii Nene Master List, 2007. Ausgezeichnet: Kentucky Bluegrass Master List, 2007. Ausgezeichnet: Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year, 2005. Ausgezeichnet: Maine Student Book Master List, 2007. Ausgezeichnet: National Book Award, 2005. Ausgezeichnet... |