The Granny Game

Cul-de-sac Kids #20

by Beverly Lewis, Janet Huntington (Illustrator)

Abby Hunter's parents are out of town, and Grandma Hunter has come to take care of Abby, Carly, Shawn, and Jimmy.

All goes well until Granny Mae shows up, too. She's quite sure that Grandma Hunter needs some help. And the fun begins!

Grandma Hunter is strict and careful. Granny Mae is relaxed and "cool." Will Abby's very opposite grannies be able to get along? The whole cul-de-sac learns a lesson they'll never forget!

Genres: Childrens, Christian Fiction, Chapter Books, Middle Grade

83 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Beverly Lewis, raised in Pennsylvania Amish country and both a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician, has been an award-winning author for over a dozen years. Her acclaimed novel, The Preacher's Daughter, was a 2006 Quill Book Award finalist in the romance category. Her books have appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including USA Today and The New York Times. She and her husband, David, live in Colorado."

Reviews

[Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun Christian Middle Grade

Dislike:
Page 33:
Shawn's eyes were big. "Jimmy not really sick, is he?"
Abby didn't know. "He might be faking. I'm not sure."
Shawn frowned at the broccoli. Then he stuck his finger down his throat.
"Sick," Carly said. "Really disgusting!"
Shawn ran for the washroom, gagging.

I do NOT like putting the idea in kids heads to stick their fingers down their throat, but if I didn’t know what that meant, I would think it meant the “Gross!” gesture (not making himself vomit) so this book loses a star, but is good otherwise.

[Joy Gerbode · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story of grandparents staying with grandchildren ... and a good lesson for the grandparents to work together and not against one another. Cute story.

[Shannon Lowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great books for kids!! I loved the Christian influence and my 6 year old son could relate to the situations while still reading the book himself!! HIGHLY recommend!!

[Mary-Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Hunter children are being looked after by strict and healthy Grandma Hunter while their parents go away for a weekend. The boys pretend they are sick to avoid eating broccoli. The children are relieved when easy going and sweets-loving Granny Mae unexpectedly arrives to join the family, but Abby feels torn about which grandmother to listen to. When Abby senses that Grandma Hunter is feeling hurt, Granny Mae approaches Grandma Hunter and they work together to manage the children for the rest of the weekend.

[Twyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

grandma hunter came to take care of the hunters.when granny mae comes it is trouble then they worked together.

[Mackenzie Dare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Differences are the spice of life! This book shows little ones that they shouldn't have favorites in people and that with a little kindness even total opposites can work together and get along.

[Haley S · Rating 3 out of 5]

My favorite one in the series, even now. But I LOVE reading this one out loud. If I love it, I know everyone else will too!