The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden by Karina Yan Glaser

The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden

The Vanderbeekers #2

Karina Yan Glaser

309 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Return to Harlem's "wildly entertaining" family in this funny, heartwarming sequel. When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem--in spite of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 611 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
hopeful 60%
funny 57%
emotional 49%
adventurous 46%
inspiring 37%
relaxing 21%
reflective 5%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 39%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 28% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.33

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