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Ellie's scientist grandfather has discovered a way to reverse aging and consequently has turned into a teenager, which makes for complicated relationships when her grandfather moves in with Ellie and her mother, Grandpa's daughter.
Quick Summary
What makes this book special is its wild "what if" premise turned reality: Ellie's scientist grandfather discovers how to reverse aging and transforms into a teenager, creating hilarious family chaos when he moves in with his daughter and granddaughter. Kids will love the awkward and relatable middle school moments, from Ellie's embarrassing run-ins with her grandfather at school to the funny negotiations over sharing a bathroom and dealing with a teen who keeps giving her unsolicited life advice. If your kid likes the family humor and emotional depth of "Wonder" or the silly chaos of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde Wimpy Kid," they'll devour this book. Perfect for kids in grades 4-7 who enjoy quick, heartfelt reads with plenty of laughs.