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Jeanne Birdsall

The Penderwicks

A modern classic, The Penderwicks tells the story of four sisters and their widowed father who spend a summer in the country. The series captures the warmth, humor, and camaraderie found in The Melendy Family, with a contemporary twist.

Elizabeth Enright

The Saturdays

While not part of The Melendy Family series, this standalone novel by Elizabeth Enright features four siblings who pool their allowances to start a business. Fans of The Melendy Family will appreciate the similar themes of family, resourcefulness, and adventure.

Karina Yan Glaser

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

This series follows the Vanderbeeker family, who live in a brownstone in Harlem. Fans of The Melendy Family will enjoy the focus on family, community, and the challenges and joys of urban living.

Eleanor Estes

The Moffats

This series follows the adventures of the four Moffat siblings, who live in a small Connecticut town in the early 20th century. Fans of The Melendy Family will appreciate the focus on family, humor, and the challenges and joys of childhood.

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

The Changeling

This standalone novel tells the story of a young girl who discovers that she is a changeling, a fairy child left in the place of a human child. Fans of The Melendy Family will appreciate the focus on family, imagination, and the power of friendship.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

This classic novel tells the story of a young girl who discovers a hidden garden on her uncle's estate. Fans of The Melendy Family will appreciate the focus on family, nature, and the power of imagination and curiosity.