![]() ![]() Jessie studies science constantly Hyacinth sews and knits throughout the day while Laney practices being a princess. Isa is a talented violinist and practices for hours in the basement of the house. Oliver, the only son, is wedged between the twins and the younger daughters. The two oldest daughters, Jessie and Isa are twins and the two youngest daughters are Hyacinth and Laney. They have lived in a pleasant brownstone home on 141st Street for many years. There are five children in the family, four daughters and one son. The father is a devoted dad and a computer repairman. ![]() The Vanderbeekers live in Harlem, New York. Karina Yan Glaser writes an endearing novel about such times entitled “The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street.” The Vanderbeekers, a hard-working, loving family is about to be forced to leave their long-time home. During these tough times, family members need to come together and help each other. ![]() This can be the loss of jobs, sickness in families or simply financial difficulties. However, sometimes hard things happen that change these realities. Families gather and share delicious meals and conversation. ![]() Holidays are supposed to be times of celebration. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston, 2017, 311 pages, Grades 4-6. ![]()
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