In the fourth book in the series The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found does not disappoint! This is a heart-warming story about a family of seven with five children ranging from ages 5-14.  The Vanderbeekers’ have long-established relationships with their neighbors, taking them on as part of their own family in a fast-paced, realistic novel about community in a New York City brownstone. The kids in the book are strategizing to keep a close friend from moving out of state while he suffers from poverty, homelessness and neglect.  The loss of a loved one is a very sad, major event in the book but what shines is the family’s ability to overcome and embrace their memories of him.  I loved that pure generosity, helping others and friendship from the kids’ perspectives is a constant throughout the book.  While the story touches on poverty and making ends meet, the real reason I would recommend for grades 5 and up would be the parts about loss/grief and dating.  The high school freshmen discuss homecoming, boyfriends and jealousy (topics I prefer to reserve for middle grades.)