The Saturdays (The Melendy Quartet, Book 1)

The Saturdays (The Melendy Quartet, Book 1) by Elizabeth Enright

Meet the Melendys! The four Melendy children live with their father and Cuffy, their beloved housekeeper, in a worn but comfortable brownstone in New York City. There's thirteen-year-old Mona, who has decided to become an actress; twelve-year-old mischievous Rush; ten-and-a-half-year-old Randy, who loves to dance and paint; and thoughtful Oliver, who is just six. Tired of wasting Saturdays doing nothing but wishing for larger allowances, the four Melendys jump at Randy's idea to start the Independent Saturday Afternoon Adventure Club (I.S.A.A.C.). If they pool their resources and take turns spending the whole amount, they can each have at least one memorable Saturday afternoon of their own. Before long, I.S.A.A.C. is in operation and every Saturday is definitely one to remember. Written more than half a century ago (1941), 

The Saturdays unfolds with all the ripe details of a specific place and period but remains, just the same, a winning, timeless tale. The Saturdays is the first installment of Enright's Melendy Quartet, an engaging and warm series about the close-knit Melendy family and their surprising adventures. This series has been translated into numerous languages throughout the world, and the stories have been known and loved by many for generations. Perfect for summer reading!

Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 192
• Book Size: 5-3/16" x 7-5/8"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 8 to 12
• ISBN 10: 0312375980
• ISBN 13: 9780312375980

Book Condition:

• This book is brand new and is in perfect condition.

We have this entire series available:
The Saturdays (Book 1) (pictured here)
The Four-Story Mistake (Book 2)
Then There Were Five (Book 3)
Spiderweb for Two (Book 4)

"Enright has a quick eye for the unexpected, the amusing and the beautiful in what might be just ordinary experiences." - The New York Times

"The Melendys are the quintessential storybook family...[their] ardent approach to living is eternally relevant." - Publishers Weekly