The Saturdays (Melendy Family series)

 Book by Elizabeth Enright.

A glimpse into another time and place for most modern kids (with a few spots that don’t age as well), but the essentials of this portrayal of a loving family are timeless. The siblings feel real and make mistakes, but are kind and generous and respectful. The idea for their independent Saturday outings reminds me of Jonathan Haidt’s current movement to allow children more freedom and responsibility in interacting within their neighborhoods.

Other books in the series I recommend:

The Four-Story Mistake

And Then There Were Five

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