grandfather

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A Visit To Grandpa's follows a young boy sent to spend a summer full of adventure with his eccentric grandfather on a Welsh farm.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Many of the characters in “The House of the Spirits,” Allende’s 1982 debut novel, are modeled after members of her family, including her grandmother, grandfather and mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

His grandfather died before he was born, but his grandmother lived nearby and visited often.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

He was willing to walk away from the deal unless he won a grandfather clock, estimated at around $1,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

And there it was, pretty much the worst punishment his grandfather could have laid down.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley