The war with Grandpa (by Robert Kimmel Smith)

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I picked up 'The war with Grandpa' wanting a light read that wouldn't take me long. This book is by the American author Robert Kimmel Smith, and belongs to my 10-year-old. I assume he was given it as a present.

I thought it a good story on the whole. A boy resents having to give up his bedroom when his recently-widowed grandfather comes to live with his family. It is written in a slightly strange style, but the people are believable and the plot well-written.

Intended for children of about 8-11. I thought this well worth reading as a book that encourages thinking about other people, and perhaps developing some empathy.

Review copyright 1999 Sue's Book Reviews