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I Remember Grandpa

by Truman Capote · 1987

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Told in a young West Virginian boy's voice, I Remember Grandpa captures the sadness of leaving all that is home, the excitement of seeing a larger world and the anticipation of a promised surprise from grandfather. 14 original watercolors.

Themes
grandparentsgrandparentsMore like thisLess of thismovingmovingMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 53 pages

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