Meet the Penderwicks: Rosalind, Skye, Jane and Batty. Four sisters, as different as chalk and cheese. When the girls, their father and Hound the dog head off on holiday, little do they know that this summer will change their lives. They're soon exploring their beautiful new surroundings, discovering the magic of the sprawling gardens and treasure-filled attic. Best of all, they make a friend, Jeffrey. But the girls also gain an enemy: the icy-hearted owner, Mrs Tifton. She gives them dire warnings to stay out of trouble — something that proves impossible for the Penderwicks ...