meganeveritt's review
5.0
5⭐️ from both girls. Read aloud on kindle via library. Such a great series!!
booksandpops4000's review
5.0
* I got this arc for review from the publisher for my honest thoughts*
This book was the warm hug that I needed. I loved how much this book dived into the importance of found family. I liked all all the vanderbeekers kids were dealing with different issues that so scream to me as hopping in middle school. I really think this book was such a joy to read, but also tackled harder issues like grief, and complicated family daynamics. This book made me miss NYC so much and i can't wait to see how this series ends in book 5!
This book was the warm hug that I needed. I loved how much this book dived into the importance of found family. I liked all all the vanderbeekers kids were dealing with different issues that so scream to me as hopping in middle school. I really think this book was such a joy to read, but also tackled harder issues like grief, and complicated family daynamics. This book made me miss NYC so much and i can't wait to see how this series ends in book 5!
monenahall's review
5.0
I love this series so very much and recommend it to as many families as I can. This one did not disappoint, but it did make me cry - 3 different times. To the point that my 7 year old said “mom! Stop crying and read it to me!!” I was gutted! But the book is well worth it.
brittneyb7's review
5.0
These really are the sweetest books. A big family that loves each other and their neighbors that are like their extended family. This one made me cry twice!
librarianaaryn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
averyjane's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
setaian's review
5.0
Another thumping good adventure for the Vanderbeekers as they help Mr Beiderman (their landlord) prepare for the NY Marathon and discover someone has been sleeping in the shed at their community garden.
This series is great. I think there are books that define generations. The Harry Potter books, The Famous Five, the Narnia books. The Vanderbeekers deserve a place in that esteemed company.
This series is great. I think there are books that define generations. The Harry Potter books, The Famous Five, the Narnia books. The Vanderbeekers deserve a place in that esteemed company.