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sar_tej's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Such a sweet book 💕
anonymousreader_1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? No
5.0
happylilkt's review
4.0
Really enjoyable juvenile read. This is thematically appropriate for elementary school readers.
emilywiltzius's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
keen23's review
4.0
How often does a kid's book manage to totally emotionally gut you and leave you feeling better about humans in general? This book was just wonderful.
jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
The Vanderbeekers and the neighbors who are a part of their family care for each other and are there for each other, and I love that. Reading this book made me feel good about the world, and sometimes I need that.
_nicolemariereads_'s review against another edition
5.0
This family stole my heart! A great story for readers of all ages. The Vanderbeekers covers some heavy topics with lightness and grace. I am excited to see where this family goes in the next books. Such a fun, happy read that we could all use more of in our reading lives.
romie_chat's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Rereading this book was exactly what I needed, it was so comforting! It's about loving your community and family, and it simply warmed my heart! It's also not that often that we see a biracial Afro-Asian family, and this made me so happy! (4.07)
trin's review
4.0
Heartwarming, gently funny, just the right side of twee: like if Frank Capra wrote a modern middle grade novel.
shelbymarie516's review against another edition
4.0
Love the middle grade and kid books because they're always so light and fun and adventurous.