The Penderwicks Books in Order

Four sisters spend a summer with their father at the Arundel estate. Befriending Jeffrey, the owner’s son, opens a season of discoveries and mischief that his disapproving mother would prefer they avoid.

The Penderwick sisters devise a plan to prevent their father from dating after their aunt encourages him to seek romance. School troubles, friendship, and a mysterious new neighbor complicate their scheme at home.

With Rosalind away, Skye becomes the oldest sister responsible for a Maine holiday with Aunt Claire and Jeffrey. Romance, music, and unexpected family discoveries test her ability to manage the younger girls.

Batty starts a dog-walking business to fund a birthday surprise as the growing Penderwick family prepares to gather. Music, sibling worries, and an unwelcome revelation disrupt her plans during a season of change.

Young Lydia looks forward to Batty’s return from college and a family trip to Arundel. A wedding draws the Penderwicks back to the estate where their earlier adventures began, bringing another generation into its story.