{"product_id":"a-weekend-at-gramps-97-based-on-the-true-stories-of-russell-gard-marsden-1","title":"A Weekend at Gramps '97: Based on the True Stories of Russell Gard Marsden","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the screens. Before the noise. Before you forgot what summer felt like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome weekends stay with you forever. This is one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet in the summer of 1997, A Weekend at Gramps '97 is a middle-grade story based on true events, an engaging choice for readers looking for middle grade books that feel both funny and meaningful. A classic 90s children's book, blending true family memories, original interior art, real family photos, and a 1990s setting, this story feels like opening an old family album and stepping into a weekend full of chaos, comedy, and heart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome weekends are too funny to forget and too meaningful to leave behind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm, funny, and deeply human journey through one unforgettable weekend in New England. Ten-year-old Dave and his younger brother Kyle are dropped off with their Boston sports-obsessed grandfather, Russell Gard Marsden. What follows is the kind of weekend that turns into a lifetime of stories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this story unforgettable: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true story with real events, real family photos, original interior art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSibling rivalry so relatable it hurts, one brother eager to spend, the older feels he must be responsible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA grandfather who turns every moment into an adventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNostalgic 90s childhood details that adults will recognize and kids will love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect fit for a mentor text when teaching Next Generation standards related to narrative writing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for fans of realistic fiction books for kids ages 9-12 who want stories rooted in real life, real family bonds, and real laughter. Ideal for classroom read-alouds, school library collections, and any young reader who loves baseball, playful childhood tales, or grew up wanting to listen to their grandparent's stories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the grown-up who lived the 90s. For the kid who needs to hear it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your child loves middle school books with heart, humor, and history, this is the one they'll talk about long after the last page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrab your copy today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913330286783,"sku":"6d9519c7-b8dc-4639-9586-0013f4696308","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/b891426f3d549ebd00b1cb5dd283d9b3.jpg?v=1785045390","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/a-weekend-at-gramps-97-based-on-the-true-stories-of-russell-gard-marsden-1","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}