grandfathers

The Alden children investigate various mix-ups at a zoo run by their grandfather's friend in an effort to save it not only from pranksters but also from the town council.

When Halle Levitt arrives to spend senior year in her grandfather's small town, she meets Nash, her online best friend who thinks her online persona, Kels, is as confident and popular as he is. Halle tries to hide her secret identity while falling for Nash, but if she doesn't tell him, they have no future because Nash is in love with Kels.

Marveling at stories from Gramps' youth, Pea, Bee, and Jay must search for clues in these tall tales to find him when he goes missing.

I'm Adam--Adam Shannon Dakota Carr. Yeah, it's a terrible name. But it gets worse. I've got a super lame cell phone and Mom won't let me cut my hair. As if things aren't bad enough, Dad loses his job and Mom and Dad's marriage is on the rocks. Now it's up to me to fix everything. That's right--I'm 12 years old, and I'm about to save the world.

"At first, twelve-year-old Carol is not happy to be spending the summer helping her parents move her grandfather to an assisted living home, but as the summer wears on, she finds herself drawn to him, fascinated by his amazing stories."--Provided by OCLC.

Burgeoning filmmaker Lamar spends his time honing his craft and learning about his grandfather's activism during the Civil Rights era. Shortly after deciding to do a video project on his grandfather's life, Lamar learns his grandfather was killed in an altercation with a White man, who is claiming self-defense. For the first time, Lamar experiences the racial injustice his grandfather talked about and uses his camera to keep his grandfather's legacy alive and continue his fight for justice.

Ignacio "Iggy" Garcia is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen living his best life. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee) at school, Iggy's world is spun around. But Marisol has too much going on to be bothered with the likes of Iggy. She has school, work, family, and the uphill battle of getting her legal papers. As Iggy stresses over how to get Marisol to like him, his grandfather comes to the rescue. The thing is, not only is his abuelito dead, but he also gives terrible love advice. The worst. And so, with his ghost abuelito's meddling, Iggy's life begins to unravel as he sets off on a journey of self-discovery.

A heartfelt intergenerational story about a young girl who loves fixing automobiles with her grandfather on the warm grounds of Jamaica.

"A grandfather shares his love of gardening with his granddaughter and it keeps them connected through the years"--.

A beloved grandfather's special song helps inspire two boys to pursue their improbable dreams of becoming a professional football player and an airline pilot. Based on a true story.