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The War with Grandpa

by Robert Kimmel Smith

Assigned across 1 curriculum list

The War with Grandpa by Robert Kimmel Smith is assigned in US schools at grades 4–7. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where The War with Grandpa is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades 4–7
Pages
110
Reading time
about 2 hours (est.)
First published
2020
Genre
Children's
ISBN-13
9781782692126
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About this book

The award-winning children's classic - now a major film Peter was so excited that Grandpa was coming to live with his family - but he hadn't expected Grandpa to take his room... Peter loves his Grandpa, but now he feels he has only one choice: to declare war! With the help of his friends, Peter devises outrageous plans to make Grandpa surrender the room. But Grandpa is tougher than he looks. Rather than give in, Grandpa plans to get even. They used to be such great pals. Has their war gone too far?

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Why widely assigned

This Children's title, typically at grades 4–7. Written in the 2020s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Common questions

What grade level is The War with Grandpa?
The War with Grandpa is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–7. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read The War with Grandpa?
It takes about 2 hours to read The War with Grandpa (110 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 120 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign The War with Grandpa?
The War with Grandpa appears on reading lists for Young Reader's Choice Award (PNLA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is The War with Grandpa banned in schools?
The War with Grandpa does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades 4–7 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: read-aloud.
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