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keen23's review against another edition
4.0
How often does a kid's book manage to totally emotionally gut you and leave you feeling better about humans in general? This book was just wonderful.
jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
The Vanderbeekers and the neighbors who are a part of their family care for each other and are there for each other, and I love that. Reading this book made me feel good about the world, and sometimes I need that.
_nicolemariereads_'s review against another edition
5.0
This family stole my heart! A great story for readers of all ages. The Vanderbeekers covers some heavy topics with lightness and grace. I am excited to see where this family goes in the next books. Such a fun, happy read that we could all use more of in our reading lives.
romie_chat's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Rereading this book was exactly what I needed, it was so comforting! It's about loving your community and family, and it simply warmed my heart! It's also not that often that we see a biracial Afro-Asian family, and this made me so happy! (4.07)
trin's review against another edition
4.0
Heartwarming, gently funny, just the right side of twee: like if Frank Capra wrote a modern middle grade novel.
shelbymarie516's review against another edition
4.0
Love the middle grade and kid books because they're always so light and fun and adventurous.
shannonmcarrillo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Reminded me of a modern retelling of The Grinch. I loved it.
readingonmountains's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely loved this book! My 10yo and I listened to this on audio in the car on our way to/from school. This was very entertaining & heartwarming. I loved the Vanderbeeker children and their energy & creativity, but especially their big hearts. We can't wait to start the next one in the series.
superdewa's review against another edition
4.0
It’s for children, but I loved it as a 50-something grown-up. It’s a bit like All-of-a-Kind Family or Little Women with a bit of A Christmas Carol thrown in from the Cratchets’ perspective, but in Harlem in modern times. I loved the characters and the love they had for each other and their home.
Also, the audiobook is read by one of my favorite narrators, Robin Miles, which was an added plus
Also, the audiobook is read by one of my favorite narrators, Robin Miles, which was an added plus