jeffrey m. havel

On a road trip with his grandsons Camdyn and Brayden (the Magnificent Miscreants), Grandpa Ace espouses his unique philosophy on growing up, the state of our country, and how we improve ourselves through lessons of personal conduct. Packing the children into his old Nash Ambassador Wagon (the "Woody"), Ace takes them on an illustrated ride of poignant vignettes full of memories, social responsibility, and colorful characters sharing their own world view.

Grandpa teaches his grandchildren how to fix a neglected merry-go-round in a poor neighborhood; demonstrates the wonder behind his magic string; and shares his delight in a sky blue popsicle. This unconventional road trip in Ace's Woody flows past nostalgic ball parks and new lemonade stands that help the less fortunate.

Join Grandpa Ace and His Magnificent Miscreants as he teaches children seven to ten years of age the meaning of honor, responsibility, and the joy in helping others.