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"The greatest writer of his time."-Edmund Wilson
"One of the great poets of the novel, a genius of his art"-Edgar Johnson
"His characters are marvelous, his insights wonderful…you don't expect reality but you get something bigger and better."-Ruth Rendell
The Old Curiosity Shop was initially published in a weekly serial, "Master Humphrey's Clock", between 1840 and 1841. Charles Dickens' story of the frail and innocent orphan had become such...
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Beloved author Lori Wick presents a new standalone in the tradition of her bestselling Sophie's Heart.
After losing her parents, Arcineh Bryant lives with her grandfather as a girl. But growing up without her family causes her to hold resentment toward the man who took her in. Years later, when she meets a man she thinks she may love, she doubts whether she can trust her own heart.
A character-rich journey leads Arcineh back to her grandfather's home...
3) Heidi
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IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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Heidi is only five when she is taken to live with her grandfather, known as Uncle Alp, in the Swiss Mountains. Notorious in the village for his gloomy outlook and reclusive nature, Uncle Alp nevertheless comes to love little Heidi, and she him. Just as Heidi begins to grow fond of her new mountain family and friends, she is suddenly taken to Frankfurt to be a companion to Clara, an invalid. Although she brings great joy into Clara's life, Heidi pines...
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Women of the West (Janette Oke) volume 8
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[1993]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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In Heart of the Wilderness, young Kendra Marty goes to live with her grandfather after her parents die in a river accident. But what can a trapper living in the backwoods offer a small child? Will Kendra ever be ready to face the scary and confusing world far from the wilderness she loves?
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Bella Vista volume 3
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English
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Natalie Harper feels she must sell the bookshop she's inherited to pay for her grandfather's care, but he refuses to acquiesce, and renovation of the store and its studio apartment push her life in a whole new direction. Besides, she loves the store and its books provide welcome solace for her overwhelming grief. After she moves into the small studio apartment above the shop, Natalie carries out her grandfather's request and hires contractor Peach...
7) Heartbeat
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HarperCollins
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2004.
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Twelve-year-old Annie ponders the many rhythms of life the year that her mother becomes pregnant, her grandfather begins faltering, and her best friend (and running partner) becomes distant.
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Miss Peregrine volume 5
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IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 12
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"With his dying words, H---Jacob's final connection to his grandfather Abes's secret life--entrusts Jacob with a mission: Deliver newly contacted peculiar Noor Pradesh to an operative known as V"
10) Forever hidden
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When her grandfather's health begins to decline, Havyn is determined to keep her family together. But everyone has secrets--including John, the hired stranger who recently arrived on their farm. To help out Havyn starts singing at a local roadhouse--but dangerous eyes grow jealous as she and John grow closer. Will they realize the peril before it is too late?
11) Tom
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Putnam's
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[1993]
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IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Aside from having the same name, Tommy and his grandfather Tom share a sense of humor.
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Junie B. Jones series volume 6
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IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Junie B is very upset when a boy in her class plans to invite everyone except her to his birthday party, but her grandfather helps her deal with the situation.
14) On Noah's ark
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G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2003]
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IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Noah's granddaughter helps him bring the animals onto the ark, calm them down, and get them to sleep.
16) Making memories
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Bethany Backyard
Pub. Date
1999.
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IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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When Joel asks his grandfather how to make memories, the old gentleman replies that one must see, hear, and feel all the wonderful things God provides and then store these experiences in the brain.
19) Grandpa's teeth
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[1997]
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IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Soon after Grandpa's teeth disappear from a glass of water near his bed, Inspector Rate has the whole town under investigation.
20) Fishing with dad
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Artisan
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[1996]
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English
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A young boy goes fishing with his father and, as an adult, recalls his dad's fishing secret when he sees him with his grandson.
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