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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
by Karina Yan Glaser
This is modern children's literature at its best. It's age-appropriate and well-written (except for too much passive voice, a pet peeve of mine and why it only gets 4 stars), respecting the intelligence of its audience. It's modern yet classic. Smartphones and computers play roles, but mostly the kids come up with their own fun, running around their New York City neighborhood and holding secret meetings in their bedrooms. The story is fun, the characters lively and likeable. Maybe it's just been too long since I read a "kid's" book, but I admired, enjoyed, and envied the intelligent innocence of "The Vanderbeekers."