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onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Abandonment
stacikristine's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This was definitely the deepest/hardest of the Vanderbeeker books so far. There were some weighty topics like experiencing homelessness, abandonment, death, grief. But there was also hope, banding together, rejoicing, and love of family/friends.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death
pawsitivelybookish's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Another wonderful Vanderbeeker adventure!! These books are so heartwarming and it’s been so fun to continue to these stories.
This was easily the saddest yet (even though I’ve cried at least once during each book) which is why it’s 4.5 stars instead of five for me. I guess it was just too unexpected for me to handle.
This book also has the most serious subject matter so far. It’s been a treat to read about all of the children coming into their own and handling life.
This was easily the saddest yet (even though I’ve cried at least once during each book) which is why it’s 4.5 stars instead of five for me. I guess it was just too unexpected for me to handle.
This book also has the most serious subject matter so far. It’s been a treat to read about all of the children coming into their own and handling life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Abandonment
linesiunderline's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I would put the Vanderbeekers right up there alongside The Penderwicks as my favourite modern day family in kids lit. Gosh how I love them. There’s something about the spirit of these books that is magical and rare - wise and gentle and sweet but never beyond belief or saccharine.
This installment tackles some harder topics, and does it with a deft directness that is just what most kids appreciate.
Understandably, there weren’t as many moments of humour in this one, which I missed because that’s one of my favourite things about the characters.
I hope the author writes more and more about the Vanderbeekers. I adore them.
This installment tackles some harder topics, and does it with a deft directness that is just what most kids appreciate.
Understandably, there weren’t as many moments of humour in this one, which I missed because that’s one of my favourite things about the characters.
I hope the author writes more and more about the Vanderbeekers. I adore them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Medical content, and Terminal illness
piquant's review against another edition
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Abandonment
bella_cavicchi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I'm actually crying at how utterly heart-warming and perfect a novel this is. A dose of pure joy. I want to be an honorary Vanderbeeker.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
carareadsthebooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
catladyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Medical content
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