The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden by Karina Yan Glaser

The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden

The Vanderbeekers #2

Karina Yan Glaser

336 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
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Return to Harlem's "wildly entertaining" family in this funny, heartwarming sequel. When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem—in spite of a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 789 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
hopeful 63%
funny 56%
emotional 48%
adventurous 43%
inspiring 43%
relaxing 19%
reflective 5%
sad 4%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 31% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.35

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