[Review] The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser

A sweet story about family and community with an underlying message about the power of kindness. This feels a bit like contemporary fiction for a middle grade audience—regular people, living their regular lives, while trying to make the most of a bad situation. It felt slow in places and overly saccharine in others, but the writing was solid.

Strong happily-ever-after vibes and a story that culminates in what can be described as a Christmas miracle, make this a good read for the holiday season.

3 stars