{"product_id":"a-weekend-at-gramps-97-dave-mercaldo-9798998766220","title":"A Weekend at Gramps '97: Based on the True Stories of Russell Gard Marsden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore the screens. Before the noise. Before you forgot what summer felt like.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome weekends stay with you forever. This is one of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome weekends are too funny to forget and too meaningful to leave behind. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this story unforgettable: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA true story with real events, real family photos, original interior art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSibling rivalry so relatable it hurts, one brother eager to spend, the older feels he must be responsible \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA grandfather who turns every moment into an adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNostalgic 90s childhood details that adults will recognize and kids will love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect fit for a mentor text when teaching Next Generation standards related to narrative writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the grown-up who lived the 90s. For the kid who needs to hear it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrab your copy today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dave Mercaldo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798998766220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Purple Island\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePW Booklife Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/18\/2026","brand":"Dave Mercaldo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997751226623,"sku":"9798998766220","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-weekend-at-gramps-97-dave-mercaldo-9798998766220","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}