Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description: The Vanderbeekers—lively biracial clan of five kids, pets galore—face heartbreak: grumpy landlord Mr. Beiderman won't renew their Harlem brownstone lease, just days before Christmas! Their cozy 141st Street home feels like family. Undaunted, twins Isa and Jessie, plus Oliver, Hyacinth, and Laney, launch "Operation Beiderman": petitions, surprise breakfasts, secret research revealing his tragic past. Hijinks ensue, but kindness wins hearts. NYT bestseller Karina Yan Glaser crafts neighborhood magic, sibling schemes, and community spirit in this throwback gem.