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The Four-Story Mistake

By: Elizabeth Enright
Narrated by: Pamela Dillman
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About this listen

 Following up on the classic children's novel The Saturdays, Elizabeth Enright continues the engaging tale of the Melendy family (Mona, Rush, Randy, Oliver, Father, and Cuffy, the housekeeper) and their move from an old brownstone in New York City to a charming house in the country. Called the Four-Story Mistake for its odd look and confused architectural history, the house offers the Melendys wonderful quirks and surprises. And though they are disappointed about leaving the city, the four children soon become absorbed in the adventures of the country, discovering the many hidden attractions that the Four-Story Mistake has to offer.Don't miss the other titles in the Melendy Quartet.©1942 Elizabeth Enright Gillham, copyright renewed 1970 Nicholas W. Gillham, Robert Gillham II, and Oliver Gillham (P)2004 Listen and Live Audio, Inc. Action & Adventure Classics Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Comedy Adventure

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"Enright has a quick eye for the unexpected, the amusing, and the beautiful in what might be just ordinary experiences." ( The New York Times)
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My 8 and 9 year old said "Aaaaaaaahhhh" when the story ended. And now they are saying to me: "Play it Mom!" This reaction speaks volumes to a parent who wishes for their children to cultivate a passion for reading.

Some of the rare, wholesome children's books

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My favorite part was learning about the cool house. (review from 5 yr old who finished this book in just 2 sessions)

very good

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My 12 year old daughter wrote a review on this book

I love the different characters voices and I love the mix of reality and adventure that makes yourself compare yourself and listen to the Melendys. I am not one for fantasy but love a bit of action within a book, I also love the fact that the Melendys are so normal. I feel as though I can relate myself to every character (even Cuffy). I also love how Miss Enright explains her reasonings for each character at the beginning of each book. In conclusion it is a wonderful read and I have listened to this series 3x and read it 2x. Coming from someone who has read and listened to the book numerous times I think that the characters are more like friends than fictional people to me now! I think it is a great read for all ages from 6 years old (possibly with a parent) to 15 years old.

Characters are more like Friends

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