The Penderwicks

The Penderwicks is recommended for ages 6-8 (Grades 1st-3rd). The series follows four sisters through summer adventures with lots of humor and really believable family dynamics. It won a National Book Award and is perfect for kids who enjoy stories about friendships and family.

Read in order: The Penderwicks, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, The Penderwicks at Point Mouette, The Penderwicks in Spring, and The Penderwicks at Last. The four sisters grow up across the series, so reading in order makes the later books way more meaningful.

If your kid likes The Penderwicks, they'll probably also love Ramona Quimby and The Famous Five, which have a similar feel. Fans often compare The Penderwicks to Little Women because of the focus on sisterly bonds. It's one of those cozy series that families come back to.

There are 5 books in The Penderwicks series by Jeanne Birdsall, published between 2005 and 2018. The series follows the four Penderwick sisters from childhood through young adulthood, so there's a nice sense of watching them grow up.