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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A New York Times bestseller 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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 800 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 76%
hopeful 64%
funny 56%
emotional 48%
inspiring 45%
adventurous 43%
relaxing 18%
reflective 6%
sad 4%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 46%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 29% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 21% | 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: 6% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.35

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