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The War With Grandpa

by Robert Kimmel Smith
$4.90
The War With Grandpa
The War With Grandpa

Hilarious room-sharing battles between a boy and his grandpa

Recommendation: This book is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh and enjoys stories about intergenerational relationships. Follow Peter as he hilariously battles with his grandpa for his room and learn valuable lessons about war, human dignity, and the power of family along the way. With its honest and humorous narration, this heartwarming story will leave you both entertained and enlightened. Don't miss out on the laugh-out-loud moments and the unforgettable bond between Peter and his grandpa in this classic tale.

  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (1986)
  • Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award (1987)
  • California Young Readers Medal for Intermediate (1990)
  • William Allen White Children's Book Award (1987)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The War With Grandpa

by Robert Kimmel Smith
$4.90
ISBN: 9780440492764
Authors: Robert Kimmel Smith
Publisher: Yearling
Date of Publication: 1984-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction, Humor, Middle Grade
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 2073 readers)

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Description

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."
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Hilarious room-sharing battles between a boy and his grandpa

Recommendation: This book is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh and enjoys stories about intergenerational relationships. Follow Peter as he hilariously battles with his grandpa for his room and learn valuable lessons about war, human dignity, and the power of family along the way. With its honest and humorous narration, this heartwarming story will leave you both entertained and enlightened. Don't miss out on the laugh-out-loud moments and the unforgettable bond between Peter and his grandpa in this classic tale.

  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (1986)
  • Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award (1987)
  • California Young Readers Medal for Intermediate (1990)
  • William Allen White Children's Book Award (1987)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.