The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street Summary
Karina Yan Glaser

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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street Overview

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street is a novel by Karina Yan Glaser. The story follows the five Vanderbeeker children when they find out their family's lease on their Harlem brownstone has not been renewed by their evil landlord, Mr. Beiderman, a few days before Christmas. The children pull out all the stops to convince the misunderstood Mr. Beiderman to let them stay, discovering a tragic secret in the process. The novel explores themes of home, escapism, hope, guilt, and happiness.

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