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

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

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

Ellie's scientist grandfather has discovered a way to reverse aging, and consequently has turned into a teenager--which makes for complicated relationships when he moves in with Ellie and her mother, his daughter.

Grandma shows little Bill her photograph album with pictures of his grandfather, also named Bill.

Tony wants his grandfather to stay longer during a holiday visit. He also wants to find a home for a pregnant stray dog.

Amy watches as everyone leaves the house and as neighbors are busy in the street, but when Grandpa finally comes Amy goes out too.

"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 little boy provides instructions for properly babysitting one's grandfather, such as offering him tasty treats and entertaining him with special games.