The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

What is the importance of the brownstone (the children's home) in the novel, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street?

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The brownstone is the most important setting of the novel because the children are preoccupied with how they plan to save their home after Mr. Beiderman does not renew their lease. All of their childhood memories are tied up in the brownstone and the unique character of 141st Street.

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