lemonlime_78's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.25
milenasbooknook's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bookishnan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.75
ashleyjean6's review against another edition
5.0
As always, we loved it!! I really love the themes in this and how it makes it kid friendly; being part of a bigger story and how important intergenerational relationships can be. It ends on a cliffhanger though... And we have to wait a while year for the next one!!
fertilepress's review
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? No
4.75
thepletts's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
setaian's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
If you have children who are just starting to read chapter books, Karina Yan Glaser is an author for you. Brilliant, adventurous stories about a group of kids who live in a brownstone in Brooklyn.
rachel_23's review against another edition
5.0
I just adore the Vanderbeeker family! I was really excited for this book, but had no idea it would hit as close to home as it did. I lost my grandfather a few months ago, so immersing myself in the story of the Vanderbeeker kids learning more about the grandfather they never knew while also coming to appreciate their living grandparents was extra emotional for me (but still balanced perfectly with humor and lightheartedness as all of the Vanderbeekers books are). Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for access to an early digital copy! I can't wait to add this one to my shelf!