We own this entire series. Each September when the next book is published I buy it for my youngest son's birthday gift. I read aloud this latest Vanderbeeker enstallment to him.
To surprise their Papa and to celebrate his 40th birthday, the Vanderbeeker children, their mom, Mr. Beirderman , Orlando and pets drive to Indiana to pick up Papa and then travel to CA. Along the way they not only visit magnificent sights, but they also encounter interesting people and form new friendship. Of course, some of the siblings create a huge mess while attempting to "solve a problem".
Points to discuss: lying/keeping secrets, sabotage, a man they see at a tourists sight has male partner (probably will go over most readers' heads).
Series tend to continue longer than they are interesting. This one felt a bit more stretched than previous ones. I liked the earlier Vanderbeeker books best. The later ones are still wholesome, wonderful stories.
-We own this book.
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