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The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden by Karina Yan Glaser

beachbagbooks's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

captainz's review against another edition

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5.0

Who gave these kids the right to be so dang lovable?! I can't get enough of Laney, and all her siblings are so thoughtful and generous. I love that kids have these books to set an example of what goodness really looks like, even when the challenges are hard.

librarydebluts's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Cute book, perfect to read to kids as a bedtime story.

carlyene's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

hauqs's review against another edition

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hopeful

3.5

malecluvbot's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes

2.5

Such a fun, sweet read. Had a great time reading the book, which actually helped serve as a wonderful palate cleanser after reading thick, fantasy books with heavy tropes. It always pays off, reading one of the Vanderbeekers books!

kristenisreading's review against another edition

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lighthearted

3.5

tamarasbff's review against another edition

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5.0

Another wonderful story of the Vanderbeeker children. I love this family to bits. Just as lovely as the first book.

katisha93's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

emklem's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0