Karina Yan Glaser

One hilarious Harlem family is on a mission to find the perfect way to celebrate their Papa's fortieth birthday while discovering more about their mysterious grandparents in this heartfelt romp and latest installment to the New York Times best-selling series, perfect for fans of the Penderwicks. It's summer on 141st Street, and the Vanderbeekers are looking forward to Papa's surprise fortieth birthday party. But then Papa must leave town to help his best friend and the Vanderbeeker children are surprised to find their maternal grandparents on their doorstep. Grandma is very critical of everything they do. Meanwhile, they find themselves learning more about their papa's father than ever before, and wishing they could have known him a bit better. Can they learn more about the grandfather they lost and come to appreciate the grandparents they still have while making sure their papa has the best birthday ever?

The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish

Sarah Sammis

A glimpse into Mama's life when her family arrives. Also the mystery of Pop-Pop.

Although Mama's parents, her mother especially, act as foils for the children and their plans, they provide a long overdue insight into the family as a whole. Mama's intense mother grew that way for the same reason that Jason's father did in Kelly Yang's Front Desk series.

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laura

This book was such a fun read!! I loved seeing all of these characters again. I liked the different characters we had in this read, it def shook up the series. I also thought this book handled complicated realtionships with grandparents in a really fun way. I also the mystery and adventure elements that were tossed in. It was a really quick read and I am so excited for the next book in this series. It was such a fun read that put a smile on my face.

The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish

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