Elizabeth Enright's Melendy Quartet is a beloved series of classic American children's novels that follows the lives, adventures, and growing-up years of the four Melendy siblings—Mona, Rush, Randy, and Oliver. With charm, humor, and deep emotional insight, Enright captures the magic of childhood, the strength of family, and the quiet wonder found in everyday life. In The Saturdays, the Melendy children invent the Independent Saturday Afternoon Adventure Club, taking turns spending their pooled allowance on solo outings in 1940s New York City. Each excursion brings adventure, discovery, and a deeper sense of identity. In The Four-Story Mistake, the family moves to an old, eccentric country house filled with secrets and surprises. There, they begin a new life in the countryside—full of exploration, friendships, and unexpected joys. Then There Were Five introduces a new character as the siblings face the challenges of wartime, deepening their bonds and learning the value of courage, loyalty, and compassion. In Spiderweb for Two: A Melendy Maze, the youngest children follow a mysterious trail of clues through a year of surprises, capturing the bittersweet joy of growing up. This beautifully illustrated edition brings Enright's vivid prose and unforgettable characters to life for a new generation of readers. The Melendy Quartet is a heartwarming celebration of imagination, family, and the adventure that lives in ordinary days. A timeless treasure for readers young and old. Contents: The Saturdays The Four-Story Mistake Then There Were Five Spiderweb for Two: A Melendy Maze
