• The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

  • By: Karina Yan Glaser
  • Narrated by: Robin Miles
  • Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (386 ratings)

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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

By: Karina Yan Glaser
Narrated by: Robin Miles
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Publisher's summary

The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have 11 days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded Beiderman just how wonderful they are. And all is fair in love and war when it comes to keeping their home.

A modern classic in the making reminiscent of the Penderwicks series, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street is about the connections we make and the unexpected turns life can take.

©2017 Karina Yan Glaser (P)2017 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"Robin Miles's vocalizations of the five Vanderbeeker children, their family, and their friends place the listener firmly in the family's old brownstone in their Harlem neighborhood. By using distinct voices for each of the characters, Miles displays the generational and ethnic diversity of the family and their community... This is a heartwarming story with a 'happily-ever-after; that is sure to delight listeners of every age." (AudioFile)

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Great Family Time Book!

Each of my three children fell in love with a different character in the story. We loved hearing how much the family took care of each other & their neighbors.

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A wonderful book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing I loved so much I read it more than 2 times. my whole family loves it I love it my friends love it. It is a really big crowd pleaser and I hope every one has the same experience I had.

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The plot

The Vanderbeekers are very exciting. There is rairely a dull moment in the Vanderbeeker life. The Vanderbeeker kids encounter many problems on their quest to save their home. The Vanderbeeker family is large with 5 kids and 1 aunt 1 uncle and 2 parents.

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Wonderful Listen

I did not want to turn this off even when I got to my locations. I have not had a book draw me in like this one in quite some time!

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A cozy and welcoming story<br />

I enjoyed this book immensely, and can not wait for the next one. The narrator was brilliant and the story was welcoming.

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Modern family, classic writing

Well written, engaging story. Great narration. A good family listen for kids and adults alike!

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Assuming

I love it and I have so many more options to choose between the ages of two to five

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Fun for all ages

Lovely family story that is engaging for both adults and children. Excellent narration adds to the pleasure.

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Best times!!

We all loved this book! Elementary-aged kids and parents, all entertained equals a total win! Excellent narration, delightful, sweet story, with just the right amount of salt :)

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A great family read

We listened together as a family as we learned to serve others. These book has some great lessons about helping others.

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