Engagement:
Genre:
Adventure
Published:
2017
Page Count:
240
Where to Buy:
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
The Vanderbeekers
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1
Content Ratings
Light Themes
The family faces the threat of losing their home and community; themes of belonging, community, and the power of kindness are central; the tone is warm, funny, and ultimately hopeful.
No Violence
There is no violence; conflict is centered on the threat of eviction and the children's schemes to prevent it.
Synopsis
When the Vanderbeeker family's landlord refuses to renew their lease two weeks before Christmas, the five siblings launch an operation to change his mind and save their beloved Harlem brownstone home. A warm, diverse, contemporary family story with humor and heart. The first in a charming series.