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Starred Review on August 1, 2017 | Middle Grade
Gr 3–5—Glaser's pitch-perfect debut novel set in Harlem introduces the endearing biracial Vanderbeeker family. Twins Isa and Jessie, along with siblings Oliver, Hyacinth, and Laney (ranging from ages four-and-three-quarters to 12), plus a dog, a cat, a bunny, and their parents, all live together in a brownstone on 141st Street. Unfortunately, cantankerous landlord Mr. Biederman refuses to renew the lease. They have the five days before Christmas to change his mind or they will have to move out of the only home they have ever know...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on October 1, 2017
The biracial Vanderbeeker family--five happy siblings and two loving parents--loves its close-knit Harlem neighborhood, minus grouchy, misanthropic landlord Mr. Beiderman. Then "the Beiderman" announces he wants the family out by New Year...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2018
The biracial Vanderbeeker family--five happy siblings and two loving parents--loves its close-knit Harlem neighborhood, minus grouchy, misanthropic landlord Mr. Beiderman. Then "the Beiderman" announces he wants the family out by New Year...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
