{"product_id":"the-vanderbeekers-make-a-wish-9780358256205","title":"The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWitness the power of family history and family love in this funny, poignant addition to a series that the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review \u003c\/em\u003ehails as \"delightful and heartwarming.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's summer on 141st Street, and the Vanderbeekers are looking forward to Papa's surprise fortieth birthday party. But when Papa must leave town suddenly to help his best friend, trouble in the form of their distant grandparents shows up on their doorstep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot only must the Vanderbeekers face the disappointment of ruined plans, but they have more than one family secret to solve if they are going to give Papa the special birthday he deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling Vanderbeekers series is perfect for fans of the Penderwicks. As ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist \u003c\/em\u003ecommented in a starred review: \"Few families in children's literature are as engaging or amusing as the Vanderbeekers, even in times of turmoil.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe series includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Vanderbeekers of 141st Street\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vanderbeekers to the Rescue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vanderbeekers Lost and Found\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vanderbeekers Make a Wish\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vanderbeekers on the Road\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vanderbeekers Ever After\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKarina Glaser\u003c\/b\u003e is a former teacher and now a contributor to \u003ci\u003eBook Riot. \u003c\/i\u003eKarina lives in Harlem, New York City, with her husband, two daughters, and assortment of rescued animals. One of her proudest achievements is raising two kids who can't go anywhere without a book. www.karinaglaser.com, Twitter: @KarinaYanGlaser, Instagram: @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50612972421394,"sku":"9780358256205","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_153e635f-a312-436b-b76d-dca74321eabf.jpg?v=1748519072","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-vanderbeekers-make-a-wish-9780358256205","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}