In this fresh adventure in the New York Times bestselling series about the beloved Vanderbeeker family, a surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger siblings try to keep their family from ever facing change.
The popular Harlem family is putting the VAN in Vanderbeekers as they hit the highway to give their dad the best birthday surprise EVER! Re-creating a road trip Papa never got the chance to take with his own father, the whole crew is packed and ready for a cross-country adventure.
Things get off to a rocky start when the car breaks down on their way to pick up Papa. But they really veer off course when Laney discovers that Jessie and Orlando are interviewing at a college once they get to California. How can they even think about leaving New York? Wouldn't that change their family? And how can she and her other siblings stop them?
Exploring themes of leaving home, embracing change, and the lessons to be learned from going to new places, The Vanderbeekers on the Road is every bit an engaging and rewarding journey.
The Vanderbeekers, a family of seven kids and two parents, live in Harlem, New York City. Having such a large family in a compact area like New York can come with its difficulties, but the Vanderbeekers work to keep family and neighbor relationships healthy while dealing with life's challenges. The family even manages to keep several pets in their section of the three-story brownstone apartment. This series shows the dynamics of how this biracial family makes an impact on those around them. The reader will experience relatable heartwarming memories, humor, family trials, adventures, friendships, and more. Each paperback book has anywhere between 310 and 351 pages. ~ Brianna
