Witness the power of family history and family love in this funny,
poignant addition to a series that the New York Times Book Review
hails as "delightful and heartwarming." It'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. Not 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. The New York Times
bestselling Vanderbeekers series is perfect for fans of the
Penderwicks. As Booklist commented in a starred review: "Few
families in children's literature are as engaging or amusing as the
Vanderbeekers, even in times of turmoil." The series includes: The
Vanderbeekers of 141st Street The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden
Garden The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue The Vanderbeekers Lost and
Found The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish The Vanderbeekers on the Road
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