grandfathers

Malik and his grandfather are trying to flee a war-torn country on the last ship waiting at the port for those who can escape--but when the ship leaves only Malik is aboard, and he will need all his courage to survive in a new country.

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.

The seven stories in this thoughtful, humorous collection focus on boys' experiences of growing up - from being asked to a dance to interviewing a potential stepfather.

Sixteen-year-old Trinity Foxx does not believe her grandfather's latest treasure is a real dragon's egg until soldiers invade trying to steal it, a strange boy tells her she must work with him to stop an impending dragon war, and the dragon inside the egg begins telling her what to do.

Aurora Grimeon is sent to live with her estranged grandfather on Ossuary Isle deep, in the southern swamps, after the death of her parents. She begins to explore the islands graves and meets those who take care of the tombstones and mausoleums, who follow the rules of Hoodoo magic, and finds herself in the middle of a mystery when the island residents start disappearing.

Thirteen-year-old Sophie and her cousin Cody record their trans-Atlantic crossing aboard the Wanderer, a forty-five foot sailboat. They are enroute, with uncles and another cousin, to visit their grandfather in England.

Nancy writes a report for school about her great-grandfather, making things up so he seems less ordinary, but when she learns that Grandpa will be there to hear her read the report aloud she realizes she was dishonest.

A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries.

No matter how far apart they are, a little girl and her grandfather share a cup of tea every day at half past three.