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1) Enon
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Enon follows a year in the life of Charlie Crosby as he tries to come to terms with a shattering personal tragedy. Grandson of George Crosby (the protagonist of Tinkers ), Charlie inhabits the same dynamic landscape of New England, its seasons mirroring his turbulent emotional odyssey. Along the way, Charlie's encounters are brought to life by his wit, his insights into history, and his yearning to understand the big questions.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sandpiper
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Joe the frog wants to be on the go, but even at a family reunion he is out of luck, as everyone says they are too busy, or he is too fast, too slow, too big, or too small to go with them, until Grandma invites him to go with her on a special outing.
3) Bad grandpa
Publisher
Paramount Studio
Pub. Date
©2013.
Language
English
Description
Eighty-six-year-old Irving Zisman is on a journey across America with the most unlikely companion: his eight-year-old grandson Billy. The duo will encounter male strippers, disgruntled child beauty pageant contestants, funeral home mourners, biker bar patrons, and a whole lot of unsuspecting citizens. Real people in unreal situations, making for one really messed up comedy.
4) Abuelito
Author
Publisher
Kind World Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"A story about coping with loss and the magical comfort of friendships, both old and new. Alejo loved his Abuelo. They did everything together and were the best of friends. They had so much fun that one little neighbor couldn't help but notice and admire their strong bond. But one day, Abuelo wasn't there anymore. He got too sick to come home. Nothing makes Alejo feel better; doing all of the things he used to do with Abuelo just makes him feel lonelier....
Publisher
Entertainment One
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Babar's grandson, Badou, plunges into one fun-filled adventure after another in every corner of the palace, jungle and beyond. Of course, King Babar is never far away when his grandson needs his help and guidance. Join Badou and his friends in eight exciting episodes as they sniff out mystery, adventure and tusk-tastic fun. Time to get thumpin'!
Author
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"In this vivid and masterful novel, a Flemish man reconstructs his grandfather's story--his life, loves, and art, all disrupted by the first World War--from the unflinching notebooks he left behind. Short Description War and Turpentine centers on two men distanced by time: a religious painter whose life is changed forever by World War One; and his grandson, a writer reckoning with his grandfather's story. The life of Urbain Martien--artist, soldier,...
Author
Language
English
Description
Gus Hollister owes all his success to his feisty grandmother, Rose, and he knows it. It was Rose and her two sisters, Iris and Violet, who raised Gus, sent him to the best schools, and helped him start his own accounting business. Rose even bought the house Gus lives in with his wife, Elaine. But now, Gus stands to lose everything; his home, his car, and his business.
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books, House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
A space adventure that culminates in discovering art painted millennia before by a human being just like our hero.
"Our hero travels all alone on a spaceship, through the universe, past galaxies, comets and planets to go visit his grandmother on Earth for the summer holidays. She takes him to visit an ancient cave, where he discovers handprints and drawings of unknown animals made by human beings just like him. To top off his wonderful holiday she...
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