3. The Summary The four Penderwick sisters, Rosalind age 12, Batty age 4, Skye age 11 , and Jane age 10, go on a vacation to Arundel in the summer. Along the way they meet Harry the tomato man who helps them continue on their way. When they find Arundel they are shocked. It’s like a big mansion with the cottage they’re staying at out back. They meet a boy named Jeffrey who has a mother who is obsessed with her garden. Mrs. Tifton, Jeffery’s mom, is considering marrying a man who is not necessarily considered nice. His name is Dexter.
4. Father Penderwick He studies plants for a living He knows everything about all known plants
5. The Penderwicks Dog The Penderwicks own a dog named Hound. Hound is a black lab Hound totally adores Batty. He seems to know what she's thinking. When batty runs away Hound comes and sniffs her out.
6. Batty She adores Cagney's rabbits She like to watch the frogs in the pond She ran away from the cabin She couldn't live without her dog She's the youngest Penderwick
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8. Skye Where is Jeffery She loves soccer She met Jeffery in a hedge When she was running from Mrs.Tifton she ran into Jeffery as she went out of the hedge She has blue eyes
9. Rosalind She is the oldest She likes Cagney She fell in the pond and hurt her head She thinks the girl that hangs out with Jeffery is his girlfriend She is a teen
10. Mrs. Tifton All she cares about is her garden She doesn't listen to anything her son says Jefferey is her son She wants to marry Dexter She is a snob
11. Things They Did during Summer Vacation Went to the pond to see frogs Fell in the pond Found pretty dresses Went to the most boring party ever! Baked cookies which burned Spyed on Mrs. Tifton Went to visit Cagney’s rabbits When on a chase after Batty and rabbits Played soccer