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The Vanderbeekers Ever AfterKarina Yan Glaser
The Vanderbeekers Ever AfterKarina Yan GlaserMiddle grade family fiction
The Vanderbeekers Ever After
Book 7 of the The Vanderbeekers series
Back in Harlem after their road trip, the Vanderbeekers expect familiar routines but instead face a serious medical crisis involving someone they love. Each family member responds differently as fear, changing responsibilities, and uncertainty disrupt the energetic household. Neighbors and friends gather around them, demonstrating that the community the children helped build can now help carry them. Tender and hopeful, this series finale suits readers who enjoy close-knit neighborhoods, honest family emotion, children finding useful ways to help, and stories that allow love to remain joyful even when it cannot prevent hardship.
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Peril and emotional distress
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Blackberry Sparkler
A bright, refreshing sip suits a lively, lighthearted reading mood.
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- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Copper Ale
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- 12 oz Copper ale
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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