Be prepared to laugh when you read The War with Grandpa. When Peter's grandma dies, Peter's grandpa is very lonely so he comes to live with Peter and his family. At first, Peter can't wait for his grandfather to move in, until he finds out that Grandpa will be staying in his room. Peter is forced upstairs into the spare bedroom, and he does not like it one bit. Peter decides to declare war with his grandpa. He told his grandfather if he won the war then he would get his room back. Throughout the entire book they play cruel and unfair tricks on one another. Peter steals Grandpa's false teeth, and Grandpa even takes Peter's toothbrush forcing him to be late for school.
I personally loved this book! I could relate to Peter's feelings when his grandfather took his room. My uncle is in the midst of moving so right now he is living with us. My sister and I now have to share a room with one another. No, I didn't declare war but I can relate to how Peter felt. I don't think I could pick a favorite part because the whole book was just too good! I caught myself laughing out loud many times when I was reading. I felt as if I knew all the characters because the author included tons of description.
I would recommend this book to 4th, 5th and 6th graders. As soon as you start reading you won't want to put it down . The War with Grandpa has all the characteristics of a good book such as humor and a descriptive author. I had never read a book by Robert Kimmel Smith before but I can't wait to read more by him! So, who will win the war? Peter ... or Grandpa? Start reading to find out! -- A.C., Garden City
