Meet the Penderwicks: four sisters as different as chalk and cheese, but closer than ever. Rosalind is responsible and practical; Skye is stubborn and fiery; Jane is a dreamy artist and budding writer; and shy little Batty never goes anywhere without her butterfly wings. Alongside their lovable dog, Hound, and their absent-minded father, they set off for what they expect to be a cozy summer holiday.
But instead of a quaint cottage, they arrive at Arundel—a vast estate with magnificent gardens waiting to be explored. Soon, the sisters find themselves caught up in wild adventures with their new friend Jeffrey. But beware his icy mother, Mrs. Tifton—who must be avoided at all costs. With chaos and fun around every corner, this is a summer the Penderwicks will never forget.