* I got this arc for review from the publisher for my honest thoughts*

This book was the warm hug that I needed. I loved how much this book dived into the importance of found family. I liked all all the vanderbeekers kids were dealing with different issues that so scream to me as hopping in middle school. I really think this book was such a joy to read, but also tackled harder issues like grief, and complicated family daynamics. This book made me miss NYC so much and i can't wait to see how this series ends in book 5! ( )

* I got this arc for review from the publisher for my honest thoughts*

This book was the warm hug that I needed. I loved how much this book dived into the importance of found family. I liked all all the vanderbeekers kids were dealing with different issues that so scream to me as hopping in middle school. I really think this book was such a joy to read, but also tackled harder issues like grief, and complicated family daynamics. This book made me miss NYC so much and i can't wait to see how this series ends in book 5! ( )

The Vanderbeeker family's fourth adventure: as Mr. Biedermann, formerly a shut-in, prepares for his first New York Marathon, with the help of the school track team, the children find evidence that someone (a "mysterious person" or MP) is living in their shed. When they find out the identity of the MP, they all throw in to help in a variety of ways, but it is not clear that the MP wants their help. The usual adorable kids, an expanded menagerie and a bit more involvement by the adults because of the homeless issue. ( )

Excellent, like the whole series, but with a tinge of sadness. Cant wait for #5! ( )