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In the heart of Massachusetts, the Penderwick sisters face the startling possibility that their widowed father might begin dating again. United by their love for family and their lively personalities, they devise a clever scheme to keep him single. This charming novel explores the dynamics of a southern‑sourced family, teenage independence, and the complexities of single‑parent life, inviting readers into the tender world of siblings and sibling loyalty.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jeanne Birdsall
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