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The Penderwicks on Gardam Street (The Penderwicks, #2)

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by Jeanne Birdsall

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Is this series set in the present?
Michelle Kimmons yes, this book takes place in the 2000's.…moreyes, this book takes place in the 2000's.(less)
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Eve The Penderwick's house. …moreThe Penderwick's house. (less)
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What age group are the Penderwick books written for?
Camille My almost six year old twin girls listened to the audio version of the book and seemed to understand most of it. They LOVED the first book and are eag…moreMy almost six year old twin girls listened to the audio version of the book and seemed to understand most of it. They LOVED the first book and are eagerly looking forward to listening to the second book. As an aside, I've also enjoyed listening to the story of the endearing Penderwick sisters.(less)
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When Aunt Claire came to visit, she brought Batty a?
Lala Aunt Claire brought Batty a red wagon when she came to visit.
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Why name it Gardam instead of Garden? Sounds like a swear word—anyone else bothered by that?
Mary Nuttelman The street name did not bother me; in fact, I didn't even notice it until I saw this question. When I read the book, I put the accent on the first syl…moreThe street name did not bother me; in fact, I didn't even notice it until I saw this question. When I read the book, I put the accent on the first syllable of the street name--GARdum.(less)
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