Engagement:
Genre:
Adventure
Published:
2020
Page Count:
288
Where to Buy:
The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish
The Vanderbeekers
#
5
Content Ratings
Moderate Themes
The children experience the trauma of nearly losing their father; themes of fear, grief, hope, and family resilience are emotionally intense; the tone is ultimately hopeful but the emotional stakes are higher than previous entries.
Moderate Violence
Papa is struck by a car and seriously injured; the medical crisis is emotionally significant and the family faces the possibility of losing him; violence is accidental and handled with care.
Synopsis
When Papa Vanderbeeker is seriously injured in an accident just before Christmas, the siblings must come together to support their mother and find hope during the hardest time their family has faced. A more emotionally intense entry that still maintains the series' warmth.