The Vanderbeeker family has lived in their brownstone on 141st street for years, but their landlord recently informed the family they have to go. Determined to change the mind of the curmudgeonly landlord, AKA the Beiderman, the five Vanderbeeker siblings band together in a plan that involves plenty of hijinks, laughs, and family love. In addition to a fun plot, The Vanderbeekers’s tone made it such a delightful book for me. The whole book has a feeling of coziness and warmth that makes you wish you were living right alongside the characters, exploring the city with them. If you have a middle grade reader looking for similar middle grade books or series, or you just want to find a similar read, a great way to find them is to sign up for Book Riot’s TBR service, where a bibliologist matches readers with personalized suggestions! To find more books like The Vanderbeekers series, check out the titles below and then read on to learn more about TBR! If you’re looking for more books like The Vanderbeekers, more middle grade suggestions, or some tailored recommendations for readers of all kinds, check out TBR! TBR provides readers with three book recommendations a quarter, with the option to either receive written suggestions or a selection of three new hardcovers that will be mailed to you. TBR is a great way to find new books that fit your taste and would also make a perfect gift for the avid reader in your life!
