I gave this book to my ten year old son for his birthday. This series is one of his favorites (& mine)!
Over spring break, the Vanderbeekers have specific plans. Oliver is building a tree house with his Uncle Arthur and Isa is practicing for her violin audition. The most exciting event, however, is Perch magazine coming to interview Mama about her baking business. Then Mr. West shows up for an inspection, and by accident the kids cause Mama to lose her baking license. So they scheme without any adult supervision how to schedule another inspection before the Perch interview. Then animals begin to mysteriously appear at their front steps.
The entire book only covers a six day period. The plot moves along at good pace. Ms. Glaser seems to know when to slow down and describe an event in great detail (usually she highlights the humor in the situation when she does this!). She knows how to craft a superb story with likable characters.
My son and I had a couple of questions throughout the entire book that really propelled us to keep reading.
I liked this one better than the second book. It is tied with book number one! We are looking forward to book number four The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found, which is coming out in 2020.
*Highly recommend.
-We own this book.
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