Saturdays Author:Elizabeth Enright Meet the Melendys! Mona, the eldest, is thirteen. She has decided to become an actress and can recite poetry at the drop of a hat. Rush is twelve and a bit mischievous. Miranda is ten and a half. She loves dancing and painting pictures. Oliver is the youngest. At six, he is a calm and thoughtful person. They all live with their father, who is a ... more »writer, and Cuffy, their beloved housekeeper. This first story of the Melendys takes place in New York City and tells how the children join together to make Saturday afternoons a time to have fun. The Saturdays is a timeless story that chronicles the adventures of the children and their Saturday afternoon exploits.« less