Melendy Quartet

This classic series of children’s novels–written in the 1940’s and 50’s–follows the myriad adventures of an American family as they move from a Manhattan brownstone to the wonderful ramshackle “Four-Story-Mistake” in the countryside.  The four Melendy children–Mona Rush Randy and Oliver–live with their father and Cuffy their beloved housekeeper They perform plays uncover mysteries and raise money for war bonds They are children of a particular historical moment—but as characters they are truly timeless. This classic series written over half a century ago follows the myriad adventures of an American family as they move from a Manhattan brownstone to the wonderful ramshackle “Four-Story-Mistake” in the countryside.  Mona Rush Randy and Oliver who perform plays uncover mysteries and raise money (for war bonds)