The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

The Vanderbeekers #1

Karina Yan Glaser

304 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional lighthearted medium-paced
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From New York Times best-selling author Karina Yan Glaser comes one of Times' Notable Children's Books of 2017: "In this delightful and heartwarming throwback to the big-family novels of yesteryear, a large biracial family might lose their beloved...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,578 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 81%
hopeful 59%
funny 58%
emotional 46%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 21%
reflective 13%
relaxing 11%
mysterious 6%
sad 5%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 31%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 25% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.12

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