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201) Oliver's game
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Oliver's grandfather tells him the story of how he almost joined the Chicago Cubs baseball team.
202) The vanishing lake
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Something mysterious is happening at Lake Loughareema. There are days the lake is beautiful, shimmering, and full. And then there are other days when it's ... empty. Meara sets out to explore the island and uncover the truth for herself.
205) The shadow arts
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"A few months ago, Alex's world changed...forever. Now, just when it seems life is almost getting back to normal, Alex's grandfather crashes back into the picture with grave news: their friend Harry has fallen into the clutches of a familiar foe, and the old man needs Alex's help to rescue him. This time, the duo's desperate dash across Europe leads from Paris deep into Germany's foreboding Black Forest, as they chase down the mystery Harry had been...
207) Fishing queen
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December comes to Texas and there is a catfish fishing contest at Arrowhead Lake with a special prize awaiting the winning adult/child team; Kylie's brother and father are entered as one team, and Kylie Jean convinces her grandfather to enter with her as another team--and Kylie dreams of catching Granddaddy Whiskers, a legendary blue catfish that has eluded fishermen for years.
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How can tomorrow ever be as good as yesterday? Boy doesn't think it can be and puts all his scientific knowledge to use, trying to work out how to go faster than the speed of light and make time go backwards. His granddad discovers him exploring the garden looking for wormholes, a possible shortcut back to yesterday - and reassures him that tomorrow will hold great experiences, which will become new treasured memories.
211) Our favorite day
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"Every morning Papa follows his normal routine. He drinks his tea, waters his plants, and makes a trip into town. Papa enjoys his daily tasks, but there's one day each week that is extra special. It means a visit the craft store and getting lunch to go . . . Find out why Thursdays are Papa's favorite days in this . . . story about the bond between a grandparent and grandchild"--Provided by publisher.
212) Mystery bottle
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When a boy in Brooklyn opens a mysterious bottle he received from Iran, a gust of wind suddenly blows him over the oceans and mountains, straight into the arms of his grandfather, and despite being separated by politics and geography, the boy and his Baba Bazorg share the bond of their love.
217) The big five
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Danny spends a week with his Grandpa, who tells Danny about one animal from his homeland each day that he is there.
218) The jukebox man
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After watching her grandfather repair broken jukeboxes and change records at diners, restaurants, fish camps, and truck stops, a little girl dances with him to her favorite tune.