American boy goes to live with his grandfather in England where he becomes heir to a title, estate, and fortune.

"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...

A child explores the ordinary life of his extraordinary great-grandfather, as expressed in his topiary garden.

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.

Brothers Charlie and Mouse enjoy a special visit from Grumpy.

When Annie's father plans to tear down the old barn and replace it with a modern shed, Annie and her grandfather worry about all the birds that nest in the rickety old structure.

Dan describes the things he does with his grandfather who is also named Dan.

Aside from having the same name, Tommy and his grandfather Tom share a sense of humor.

After the death of his grandmother, ten-year-old Spoon tries to find the perfect artifact to preserve his memories of her.

Knowing that he is dying, Jess's grandfather insists on returning to the river he had known as a boy to finish a special painting and fulfill a life-long dream.