Jeanne Birdsall

The Borrowers meets Matilda in this funny, winning story of a girl who finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures. This is the latest book from the National Book Award-winning author of the Penderwicks series. Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful. Truly, deeply, almost impressively dreadful. So, Gwen's not upset at all when...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. In this funny, winning, and unexpected adventure from the National Book Award-winning author of the Penderwicks series, a girl finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures. "A tender story whose tone evokes the warmth of a much-needed hug." - Publishers Weekly, starred review Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful....