The War with Grandpa

Written by Robert Kimmel Smith

Book #1 in the The War with Grandpa series

A boy declares war on his grandpa to reclaim his room.

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160 pages· 21,927 words· Est. 3 hour read· 640L

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Bookroo's summary

Peter's excitement turns to frustration when his grandpa takes over his room. Determined to reclaim his space, Peter enlists his friends in a series of pranks to drive Grandpa out. But Grandpa is no pushover and retaliates with his own tricks. As the battle escalates, Peter must decide if winning is worth losing their bond. Can they find peace before their war spirals out of control? This humorous tale explores the challenges of family dynamics and the lessons learned from conflict.

From the publisher

Peter thinks the only way he can reclaim his room is by declaring war on his grandfather.”Captures the anger and frustration that accompanies a child’s inability to control his life.”– “School Library Journal.” Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, William Allen White Award, Tennessee Children’s Choice Book Award, Parents’ Choice Award, An IRA-CBC Children’s Choice, Mark Twain Award, Young Hoosier Award, South Carolina Children’s Book Award, Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader’s Choice Award, Georgia Children’s Book Award.

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