The Vanderbeekers Make A Wish by Karina Yan Glaser

The Vanderbeekers Make A Wish

The Vanderbeekers #5

Karina Yan Glaser with Robin Miles (Narrator)

5 hours, 43 minutes first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

It’s summer on 141st Street, and Isa, Jessie, Oliver, Hyacinth, and Laney can’t wait for camping trips, bike rides, and all the fun summer has to offer. Most of all, they’re looking forward to Papa’s surprise fortieth birthday party, which they’ve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

funny 76%
lighthearted 70%
hopeful 67%
emotional 52%
adventurous 47%
inspiring 38%
relaxing 20%
reflective 14%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 32%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.48

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