The Callahan Cousins: Books 1-4 by Elizabeth Doyle Carey (HC)
Set of 4 Callahan Cousins Books.
The Summer Begins: In this first book in the series, the 12-year-old Callahan cousins all converge on their beloved grandmother for a summer of excitement. The gang consists of cheerful, upbeat, Kate; worldly, eccentric Neeve; ambitious, enthusiastic Hillary; and helpful, intellectual Phoebe. The 10-week visit gives the girls a great view of lovely Gull Island, where their family has been involved in a long-standing feud with the Bicket family. Hillary decides to continue the feud that had died down over the years, which results in a scary trip in a leaking boat. In the end, she is the one who actually brings about peace between the two families. This accessible, contemporary story features fun-loving cousins and their wise, thoughtful grandmother as they learn a great deal about their family and themselves.
Home Sweet Home: The Callahan cousins are back for the second installment of their adventure-filled vacation on beautiful Gull Island. Grandmother Gee has given Neeve, Hillary, Kate, and Phoebe permission to fix up and move into the Dorm-their very own quarters separate from the main house! But in the midst of their redecorating mania, Neeve stumbles upon a troubling family secret that she+s reluctant to share even with her cousins.
Keeping Cool: Look out, Gull Island! Neeve, Phoebe, Kate and Hillary - the 12-year-old Callahan cousins - are staying at their grandmother Gee's rambling seaside estate. A whole summer without any parents! As the idyllic summer continues the girls discover that being joined at the hip isn't all it's cracked up to be. When the usually shy Kate launches a quest to become 'the cool' girl in town, her over-the-top antics threaten to pull the cousins apart.
Together Again: Twelve-year-old Phoebe Callahan longs to enjoy a storybook Christmas. So, after she learns that she and her three girl cousins will spend their holiday vacation in New England on their grandma's island estate, she plans the Christmas of her dreams.