The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 6.5 hour read

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

Written by Karina Yan Glaser

Book #1 in the The Vanderbeekers series

Five siblings have eleven days to save their home from a grumpy landlord's eviction plan.

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297 pages· 46,716 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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The Vanderbeekers face eviction from their cherished brownstone on 141st Street. With just eleven days, the five siblings must charm their reclusive landlord, Beiderman, to keep their home. Can their spirited efforts sway his heart, or will they be forced to leave the place they love? As the clock ticks, the Vanderbeekers embark on a mission filled with creativity and determination, proving that family and home are worth fighting for. Will their charm offensive be enough to change Beiderman's mind, or is their beloved brownstone truly lost?

From the publisher

From New York Times best-selling author Karina Yan Glaser comes one of Times’ Notable Children’s Books of 2017: “In this delightful and heartwarming throwback to the big-family novels of yesteryear, a large biracial family might lose their beloved brownstone home, but win it back with an all-out charm offensive.” The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It’s practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have eleven days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded Beiderman just how wonderful they are. And all is fair in love and war when it comes to keeping their home.

At a glance
Format
Pages
297
Words
46,716
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
Books about family lifeBooks about communityBooks about homeBooks about ChristmasBooks about culture
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~S
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
192111
Publication
Published
October 3, 2017
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544876392

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