As they look forward to the New York City Marathon in which their friend Mr. B. will run, the Vanderbeeker children learn that one of their good friends is homeless. Mr Jeet grows more ill and it is apparent that he does not have long to live. The Vanderbeekers must deal with the death of their beloved neighbor, while dealing with a prickly situation of a friend who is in a tough spot but doesn’t…
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The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Readers Review: Illness and death is dealt with in a very compassionate way, with a lot of emphasis on the feelings of the children. However, parents may find it concerning that the relationship ...
Readers Review: Illness and death is dealt with in a very compassionate way, with a lot of emphasis on the feelings of the children. However, parents may find it concerning that the relationship between Benny and Isa (the twin sister) becomes increasingly important in the plot, with a lot of time dedicated to the misunderstandings between the two. May not be appropriate for younger audiences.
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- Romance: The relationship between Benny and Isa (the twin sister) is discussed in detail, and one of the major issues that arises is a misunderstanding where Isa believes Benny is taking another girl to the dance and is surprised to realize that she minds a lot. Her growing feelings for Benny are described as well as her realization that she does not want to go to the school dance with anyone else.
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