A review by bickie
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser

3.0

Reminds me of Penderwicks - wholesome family story with many children including a quirky little one, positive adults, good relationships, funny pets. Cute read with straightforward plot structure; only curse word I can remember is "fudge"; mild romantic interest between two characters who hold hands. TW: the main conflict in the book is that the Vanderbeekers are faced with having to move out of their beloved home of 6 years and probably out of the only neighborhood they have ever known (Harlem) at Christmastime (a holiday they celebrate);
Spoilera character's wife and child are killed in a car accident in the past, turning him into a recluse who cannot bear reminders of them.