#2 The Melendy Family

The Four-Story Mistake

Elizabeth Enright
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The Melendy family moves from their New York City brownstone to an odd old house in the country. Mona, 13, actress-to-be, recites poetry at the drop of a hat. Rush, 12, is a bit mischievous. Miranda, 10, dances and paints pictures. Oliver, 6, is calm and thoughtful. Their father is a writer, so beloved housekeeper Cuffy takes on the motherly role
Genres: FictionChildrensMiddle GradeAudiobookJuvenileHistorical FictionYoung AdultClassicsRealistic FictionFamily
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