{"product_id":"a-weekend-at-gramps-97-dave-mercaldo-9798998766237","title":"A Weekend at Gramps '97: Based on the True Stories of Russell Gard Marsden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne wild weekend. Two brothers. A lifetime of memories.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the vibrant summer of 1997 with ten-year-old Dave and his rule-breaking younger brother, Kyle, as they embark on a wild, laugh-out-loud weekend with their Boston sports-obsessed grandfather, Russell \"Gramps\" Marsden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on true stories, this memoir-style novel is a nostalgic journey through a 90s childhood, where sibling rivalry meets heartfelt family bonds. From the historic penny candy stores of Cape Cod to the legendary energy of Fenway Park and the old Boston Garden, Dave must navigate his brother's antics and Gramps' playful, word-twisting humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Kyle decides that Mom's \"don't spend Gramps' money\" rule is more of a suggestion than a law, Dave is caught between his conscience and his brother's escalating chaos. What starts as a simple trip for treats turns into a series of comedic adventures that test their bond and define a generation. Featuring original interior art and real family photos, this volume is more than just a story; it's a time capsule of New England culture and the quirky traditions that stay with us forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Clean Getaway and The Terrible Two, A Weekend at GRAMPS '97 celebrates the intergenerational connections that shape who we become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dave Mercaldo,Eve Porinchak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798998766237\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 Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d","brand":"Dave Mercaldo","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48742233669887,"sku":"9798998766237","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-weekend-at-gramps-97-dave-mercaldo-9798998766237","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}