The Vanderbeekers on the Road

The Vanderbeekers are taking a surprise road trip to give their dad the best birthday surprise ever, but things get off to a rocky start when the car breaks down. Laney discovers that Jessie and Orlando are interviewing at a college in California, which changes their family. The Vanderbeekers on the Road is an engaging and rewarding journey exploring themes of leaving home, embracing change, and the lessons to be learned from going to new places.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

In this thrilling new installment of the New York Times bestselling series about the beloved Vanderbeeker family, a surprise road trip takes a tumultuous turn when the younger siblings strive to prevent their family from ever experiencing change.

The beloved Harlem family embarks on a heartwarming highway journey to surprise their dad with the best birthday celebration ever! Recreating a road trip that Papa never had the chance to take with his own father, the entire crew is packed and ready for a cross-country adventure. However, things take an unexpected turn when the car breaks down on their way to pick up Papa. But that's just the beginning of their wild ride.

As they reach California, Laney discovers that Jessie and Orlando are interviewing at a college. How can they even consider leaving New York? Wouldn't that alter their family dynamics? And how can she and her siblings stop them from pursuing their dreams?

"The Vanderbeekers on the Road" delves into profound themes of leaving home, embracing change, and the invaluable lessons learned from venturing into new places. This captivating and rewarding journey is sure to captivate fans of the Penderwicks, as Booklist aptly remarked in a starred review: "Few families in children's literature are as engaging or amusing as the Vanderbeekers, even in times of turmoil."

The Vanderbeekers series, comprising:

"The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street"
"The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden"
"The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue"
"The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found"
"The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish"
"The Vanderbeekers on the Road"
"The Vanderbeekers Ever After"

Each book in the series showcases the unique charm and resilience of the Vanderbeeker family, making them beloved characters for readers of all ages.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 130 x 193 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063290419