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The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish - by Karina Yan Glaser

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Highlights

  • Witness the power of family history and family love in this funny, poignant addition to a series that the New York Times Book Review hails as "delightful and heartwarming.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 8.35" x 5.51" Hardcover
  • 352 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Family
  • Series Name: Vanderbeekers

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About the Book



"It's summer on 141st Street, and the Vanderbeekers are looking forward to Papa's surprise fortieth birthday party. But then Papa must leave town to help his best friend and the Vanderbeeker children are surprised to find their maternal grandparents on their doorstep. Grandma is very critical of everything they do. Meanwhile, they find themselves learning more about their papa's father than ever before, and wishing they could have known him a bit better. Can they learn more about the grandfather they lost and come to appreciate the grandparents they still have while making sure their papa has the best birthday ever?"--Provided by publisher.



Book Synopsis



Witness the power of family history and family love in this funny, poignant addition to a series that the New York Times Book Review hails as "delightful and heartwarming."

It's summer on 141st Street, and the Vanderbeekers are looking forward to Papa's surprise fortieth birthday party. But when Papa must leave town suddenly to help his best friend, trouble in the form of their distant grandparents shows up on their doorstep.

Not only must the Vanderbeekers face the disappointment of ruined plans, but they have more than one family secret to solve if they are going to give Papa the special birthday he deserves.

The New York Times bestselling Vanderbeekers series is perfect for fans of the Penderwicks. As ALA Booklist commented in a starred review: "Few families in children's literature are as engaging or amusing as the Vanderbeekers, even in times of turmoil."

The series includes:

    The Vanderbeekers of 141st StreetThe Vanderbeekers and the Hidden GardenThe Vanderbeekers to the RescueThe Vanderbeekers Lost and FoundThe Vanderbeekers Make a WishThe Vanderbeekers on the RoadThe Vanderbeekers Ever After



Review Quotes




"Another adorable kid-centered adventure in Glaser's successful and endearing series. Lovers of Jeanne Birdsall's 'Penderwick' series will find real comfort in Glaser's characters and situations. This latest in a staple series is a must for any middle grade collection." -- School Library Journal




About the Author



Karina Glaser is a former teacher and now a contributor to Book Riot. Karina lives in Harlem, New York City, with her husband, two daughters, and assortment of rescued animals. One of her proudest achievements is raising two kids who can't go anywhere without a book. www.karinaglaser.com, Twitter: @KarinaYanGlaser, Instagram: @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.35 Inches (H) x 5.51 Inches (W) x 1.5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Series Title: Vanderbeekers
Sub-Genre: Family
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 352
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: Multigenerational
Format: Hardcover
Author: Karina Yan Glaser
Language: English
Street Date: September 21, 2021
TCIN: 82498082
UPC: 9780358256205
Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-0754
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.5 inches length x 5.51 inches width x 8.35 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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