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Elliott and Grandpa
A young boy doesn't approve of the man his mother is marrying, so he moves in with his Grandpa, who has recently lost his wife. It's the story of a grandpa who raises his grandson and teaches him by right living and honest dealing. When the grandpa's cattle are stolen, he prosecutes the rustler and pays a heavy price. It's another western story from the pen of R. O. Lane, author of classic westerns that touch the heart.
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 4, 2020
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R.O. Lane
64 books116 followersR.O. Lane is the author of several western novels, including the US Marshal series. R. O. has BA in English and an MA in communications research. He worked as a writer and editor for three daily newspapers and has written dozens of speeches for senior officers of three Fortune 500 corporations.
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March 8, 2026
A TOUCHING TALE OF A 7 YEAR OLD BOY WHO GOES TO LIVE WITH HIS GRANDFATHER
2/07/26 Review:
☆☆☆☆☆
Elliott and Grandpa by R. O. Lane is a great western with action, a touch of romance, a story of a young boy and his grandfather growing up to become a young man taught to be a strong man who uses his brain, and his heart.
Webb Ranson takes in his seven year old grandson who wants to leave his mother so she is free to move on with her life and marry the man she loves. Elliott Ranson, Webb's grandson, is taught with love to be a cowboy on his grandfather's small ranch riding, roping, and branding cattle. The knowledge he picks up ranching is nothing compared to the knowledge he obtains through the love and guidance he receives from his grandfather through example and compassion, friendship and support, and above all the love he is shown by his grandfather Webb.
This is a well-written story with well-developed characters that is full of suspense and even has a villain or two thrown in. There's also just a little bit of romance when Webb and Elliott welcome a new family member, Justine. Justine adds to the warmth of their home bringing only what a grandma can.
I highly recommend this book to all ages and guarantee it will be enjoyed by all readers who enjoy a great book, a western, and or a book about a great young boy who grows into greater young man that has a lot to do with those who are raising him and teaching through example.
Quotes:
Webb's comment after 28 years of marriage;
"No man could have loved my wife more than I did."
"Not many old men get a chance to have a little friend who loved them unreservedly, but I was one who did, and I knew I was blessed.”
2/07/26 Review:
☆☆☆☆☆
Elliott and Grandpa by R. O. Lane is a great western with action, a touch of romance, a story of a young boy and his grandfather growing up to become a young man taught to be a strong man who uses his brain, and his heart.
Webb Ranson takes in his seven year old grandson who wants to leave his mother so she is free to move on with her life and marry the man she loves. Elliott Ranson, Webb's grandson, is taught with love to be a cowboy on his grandfather's small ranch riding, roping, and branding cattle. The knowledge he picks up ranching is nothing compared to the knowledge he obtains through the love and guidance he receives from his grandfather through example and compassion, friendship and support, and above all the love he is shown by his grandfather Webb.
This is a well-written story with well-developed characters that is full of suspense and even has a villain or two thrown in. There's also just a little bit of romance when Webb and Elliott welcome a new family member, Justine. Justine adds to the warmth of their home bringing only what a grandma can.
I highly recommend this book to all ages and guarantee it will be enjoyed by all readers who enjoy a great book, a western, and or a book about a great young boy who grows into greater young man that has a lot to do with those who are raising him and teaching through example.
Quotes:
Webb's comment after 28 years of marriage;
"No man could have loved my wife more than I did."
"Not many old men get a chance to have a little friend who loved them unreservedly, but I was one who did, and I knew I was blessed.”
June 10, 2020
I love this book!
Not just because it was written by one of my favorite authors but because it was written about something I try to be, a grandpa. I don't mean just try to be a grandpa I am that anyway without any trying on my part my Son and Daughter did all the work there . But I mean a Grandpa like the one in this story and the one like I had. I had the best Grandpa in the world! You can argue about it but I will not be changed I know it's true and that is why I try to be just like my Grandpa Robeson. He wasn't educated but he was the smartest man I have ever known. He was kind, considerate, and when he was crossed he was mean as a coiled rattler. This story has a lot of good things in it so please enjoy it as I did. Thank you Mr. Lane for writing such a good book.
Not just because it was written by one of my favorite authors but because it was written about something I try to be, a grandpa. I don't mean just try to be a grandpa I am that anyway without any trying on my part my Son and Daughter did all the work there . But I mean a Grandpa like the one in this story and the one like I had. I had the best Grandpa in the world! You can argue about it but I will not be changed I know it's true and that is why I try to be just like my Grandpa Robeson. He wasn't educated but he was the smartest man I have ever known. He was kind, considerate, and when he was crossed he was mean as a coiled rattler. This story has a lot of good things in it so please enjoy it as I did. Thank you Mr. Lane for writing such a good book.
August 4, 2020
Elliott and Grandpa by R.O. Lane tell the story of a seven-year-old boy, Elliott, who runs away from home when his mother marries a man that he knows doesn’t like him. He was on his way to his grandfather’s ranch when his grandfather found him following the railroad track, some twenty miles from his mother’s home in the middle of a freezing chilly night.
What starts out as a relaxing read soon heats up when cattle rustlers enter the picture. This read has something to offer everyone. The love of a grandfather for his grandson and the life they forge together. There’s romance and fist fights; escaped convicts and hired assassins; weddings and cold-blooded murders.
At first I thought this heartwarming tale was being told through the eyed of Webb Ranson, the Grandfather, but in the closing passages we discover that it’s the grandson, Elliott, who is telling this engrossing story. Although this is a work of fiction, it reads like a true story, an exciting memoir.
As a Beta reader and ARC reviewer I read and review many books every week, but it has been many years since any book has touched my heat the way Elliott and Grandpa have. I will be reading this story again and again with the passage of time.
What starts out as a relaxing read soon heats up when cattle rustlers enter the picture. This read has something to offer everyone. The love of a grandfather for his grandson and the life they forge together. There’s romance and fist fights; escaped convicts and hired assassins; weddings and cold-blooded murders.
At first I thought this heartwarming tale was being told through the eyed of Webb Ranson, the Grandfather, but in the closing passages we discover that it’s the grandson, Elliott, who is telling this engrossing story. Although this is a work of fiction, it reads like a true story, an exciting memoir.
As a Beta reader and ARC reviewer I read and review many books every week, but it has been many years since any book has touched my heat the way Elliott and Grandpa have. I will be reading this story again and again with the passage of time.
May 30, 2020
The Joy of Children
R. O. Lane is one of the best western writers of these modern times. He writes into his characters a healthy dose of compassion, love and toughness that really comes alive in a very real way. His readers need to steel themselves for laughter, tears and heartwarming human behavior of the old West flavor.
Elliot and Grandpa immediately captured my attention as I also had the awesome opportunity to work on a ranch with one of my own grandfathers. This book brought back many fond memories of love and danger; tears and just good old fashioned compassionate human behavior that have me wanting to read it again. And I will!
Thank you Mr. Lane for ALL your great books!
R. O. Lane is one of the best western writers of these modern times. He writes into his characters a healthy dose of compassion, love and toughness that really comes alive in a very real way. His readers need to steel themselves for laughter, tears and heartwarming human behavior of the old West flavor.
Elliot and Grandpa immediately captured my attention as I also had the awesome opportunity to work on a ranch with one of my own grandfathers. This book brought back many fond memories of love and danger; tears and just good old fashioned compassionate human behavior that have me wanting to read it again. And I will!
Thank you Mr. Lane for ALL your great books!
October 10, 2023
Fantastic story 🥰😂⭐️
Best of the best, take s a lot to make me cry in a book… You managed to do it, so proud of Elliott all the way through the book he was such a great little boy & I am not a “child “ person most are a pain u know when, but he was a great kid and grew into a great man, all thanks to a” great “ grandpa “ . If you don’t read this you have missed the boat, in the beginning I almost put it down but than I couldn’t put it down. Read the whole thing in a day and evening..
Would recommend to everyone, a great story and fantastic ending . If I could give it more than 5 star ⭐️ I would ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tweety 🦜🦜
👍🤗👏💕
Best of the best, take s a lot to make me cry in a book… You managed to do it, so proud of Elliott all the way through the book he was such a great little boy & I am not a “child “ person most are a pain u know when, but he was a great kid and grew into a great man, all thanks to a” great “ grandpa “ . If you don’t read this you have missed the boat, in the beginning I almost put it down but than I couldn’t put it down. Read the whole thing in a day and evening..
Would recommend to everyone, a great story and fantastic ending . If I could give it more than 5 star ⭐️ I would ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tweety 🦜🦜
👍🤗👏💕
January 12, 2023
Nothing better than a good grandpa!
A young eight-year-old boy is afraid of the man that his mother plans on marrying so he begs to live with his grandpa. It doesn’t really happen until he runs away from home, and his grandpa finds in walking along the tracks. I also had a great grandpa, that instilled great teachings. This young man was very lucky to have the grandpa he had. Must-read to enjoy all their adventures together and experiences. A great read! Thank goodness for the recluse named Elliot that was such a sharp shooter.
A young eight-year-old boy is afraid of the man that his mother plans on marrying so he begs to live with his grandpa. It doesn’t really happen until he runs away from home, and his grandpa finds in walking along the tracks. I also had a great grandpa, that instilled great teachings. This young man was very lucky to have the grandpa he had. Must-read to enjoy all their adventures together and experiences. A great read! Thank goodness for the recluse named Elliot that was such a sharp shooter.
February 2, 2026
Wonderful story.
I have ignored this book for the last two months and finally decided to bite the bullet. First, grandpa Ransom was truly a great father and grandpa to Elliot but I definitely could not embrace Katherine. Even as the story progressed it seemed as if her inability to be a stronger mother was thwarted by her desire to be a wife. I understand loneliness but as a mother I also understand the love of a parent! Kudos to R.O. for trying to let us see both sides of her character and developing such an amazing father figure for Elliott.
I have ignored this book for the last two months and finally decided to bite the bullet. First, grandpa Ransom was truly a great father and grandpa to Elliot but I definitely could not embrace Katherine. Even as the story progressed it seemed as if her inability to be a stronger mother was thwarted by her desire to be a wife. I understand loneliness but as a mother I also understand the love of a parent! Kudos to R.O. for trying to let us see both sides of her character and developing such an amazing father figure for Elliott.
June 9, 2020
A most terrifc read
In the beginning! I hated this book! Losing the love of your life in not something I wish to read about!! But i pressed on and ended up reading one of the best love stories I have ever read!! The love between a grandfather and grandson! I always longed to have a grandfather like the one in this story! Now days it has changed!... I long to be the grandfather in this story!
In the beginning! I hated this book! Losing the love of your life in not something I wish to read about!! But i pressed on and ended up reading one of the best love stories I have ever read!! The love between a grandfather and grandson! I always longed to have a grandfather like the one in this story! Now days it has changed!... I long to be the grandfather in this story!
January 11, 2025
R.O. Lane's "Elliott and Grandpa" is a Western tale about young and old trying to survive the everyday world in the nineteenth century. They needed a social structure that all could live under, good or bad. Bad was simple: You did what you wanted, when you wanted, with no conscience. Good was complex. Doing the right thing is hard and dangerous. Being a good person takes intelligence, patience and courage. This story has it all.
November 13, 2025
Amazing
Lots of cowboy action, told with insight and ethics. Young Elliott goes to live with his recently widowed Grandpa when his own mother decides to marry a man that Elliott does not trust. Grandpa gives him an education and keeps him safe. The side stories are as entertaining as the focus on Elliott maturing into a fine adult. I finished the book with a huge smile, and I pronounce this book a true treasure.
Lots of cowboy action, told with insight and ethics. Young Elliott goes to live with his recently widowed Grandpa when his own mother decides to marry a man that Elliott does not trust. Grandpa gives him an education and keeps him safe. The side stories are as entertaining as the focus on Elliott maturing into a fine adult. I finished the book with a huge smile, and I pronounce this book a true treasure.
March 27, 2026
Elliott and Grandpa
Anothor heartwarming family oriented western story. I loved how it began and it grew upon me more as I read the following pages. Love is the gluten that binds it all together. The character development and mentership provided by Grandpa and others made this book a pure joy to read and to learn from the many lessons in the story. Wonderful and satisfying to read to the last period in the last sentence.
Anothor heartwarming family oriented western story. I loved how it began and it grew upon me more as I read the following pages. Love is the gluten that binds it all together. The character development and mentership provided by Grandpa and others made this book a pure joy to read and to learn from the many lessons in the story. Wonderful and satisfying to read to the last period in the last sentence.
May 29, 2020
Great read, ehjoyed this feel good book
This book is a touching book of a grandpas love for his grandson. Enjoyed it very much as it reminds me some of the time I spent living with my grandparents. I have been reading R O Lane books for the last few months and have enjoyed every one.
This book is a touching book of a grandpas love for his grandson. Enjoyed it very much as it reminds me some of the time I spent living with my grandparents. I have been reading R O Lane books for the last few months and have enjoyed every one.
May 29, 2020
Great Western with a unique story l
I really enjoyed the story and the hero was unusual because he was only 7years old when this wonderful story begins. As usual all of R.O.Lanes stories are hard to put down until they are finished and I have probably read over half of his great western stories
I really enjoyed the story and the hero was unusual because he was only 7years old when this wonderful story begins. As usual all of R.O.Lanes stories are hard to put down until they are finished and I have probably read over half of his great western stories
May 31, 2020
Another great book by Mr.R.O.Lane.
I have all of your books, and I am proud to say that you have out done yourself in this book. But I am not surprised in the least. You are "true" story teller . Thank you for the story and the realism in the two main characters. Congratulations, keep writing.
I have all of your books, and I am proud to say that you have out done yourself in this book. But I am not surprised in the least. You are "true" story teller . Thank you for the story and the realism in the two main characters. Congratulations, keep writing.
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June 5, 2020I loved the book. I told my husband about it and his reaction was that it sounded like a feely good book with no action. I told him to try to read it and if he did't like it I would find him another book. Well, he couldn't put it down! He said it had action, humor, and family. He should listen to his better half more often!!!!
June 7, 2020
Elliot and Grandpa
This story was WONDERFUL!! It has everything. Great characters, suspense, shootouts, bad guys and good. It's too bad the world isn't filled with more people like Grandpa, Elliott, Justine and Willis for this would be a much better world!! Thank you Mr. Lane for a very inspiring book that I will never forget!!
This story was WONDERFUL!! It has everything. Great characters, suspense, shootouts, bad guys and good. It's too bad the world isn't filled with more people like Grandpa, Elliott, Justine and Willis for this would be a much better world!! Thank you Mr. Lane for a very inspiring book that I will never forget!!
June 10, 2020
RO LANe KEEPS WRITING GREAT WESTERNS ANOTHER MUST READ. RECOMEND TEENAGERS READ THIS. LIKED THIS BOOK FOR ALL WHO FELT UNLOVED OR ABANDON BY PARENTS COULD NOT PUT MANY OF HIS BOOKS DOWN
LANe KEEPS writing GREAT westerns another book I could put down recommend reading for all TEENAGERS feel unloved and unwanted
LANe KEEPS writing GREAT westerns another book I could put down recommend reading for all TEENAGERS feel unloved and unwanted
June 10, 2020
A great book.
I read this book once before and really liked it. Reading it a second time around was enjoyable as the first time. This book is one that I could read a third and maybe a fourth time and still enjoy it. If you want a good clean book and a great story I can highly recommend this book you will enjoy it.
I read this book once before and really liked it. Reading it a second time around was enjoyable as the first time. This book is one that I could read a third and maybe a fourth time and still enjoy it. If you want a good clean book and a great story I can highly recommend this book you will enjoy it.
June 25, 2020
Very good story and well written soundtrack v thinks story and will read kgsbK
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kilometre stories he writes keeps yojuknteresyddslmeti.diD don't wAnt to put the book down and goto bed but I eventUally have to put the lockdown and get so me sleep and go back gland book gang heyday
Zip babesebdrlf :-) Of LNes woodlands not of them
kilometre stories he writes keeps yojuknteresyddslmeti.diD don't wAnt to put the book down and goto bed but I eventUally have to put the lockdown and get so me sleep and go back gland book gang heyday
June 28, 2020
RO Lane has written another compelling story with believable characters and real-life experiences. When Elliott came to live with his grandpa he was influenced by the old man's integrity and personal strength. Elliott grew and matured as he learned how to live as a cowboy and a person eager to learn and grow. Their experiences included danger and violence that was met headon by grandpa.
This story read like it was written by Elliott as we saw him mature and become an adult and became a person of integrity to be admired by all who knew him.
A great family story. Highly recommended.
This story read like it was written by Elliott as we saw him mature and become an adult and became a person of integrity to be admired by all who knew him.
A great family story. Highly recommended.
September 4, 2020
Great
The story was great. I started reading and didn't stop until I was finished. The story was filled with so much love and trust in each other. What a beautiful thing they had for each other. Wish we had more of that faith in each h other always. It would a better world. Thank you for your writting.
The story was great. I started reading and didn't stop until I was finished. The story was filled with so much love and trust in each other. What a beautiful thing they had for each other. Wish we had more of that faith in each h other always. It would a better world. Thank you for your writting.
October 1, 2020
Grandpas
Our grandson is 8 years old. He and his mom and dad love next door to us. He and my husband are very close!!!!! One of their favorite things to do is put on some Three Stooges tapes and watch them. The two of them just sit and laugh and laugh!!!! Grandparents are important. 😄
Our grandson is 8 years old. He and his mom and dad love next door to us. He and my husband are very close!!!!! One of their favorite things to do is put on some Three Stooges tapes and watch them. The two of them just sit and laugh and laugh!!!! Grandparents are important. 😄
October 8, 2020
I was hesitant to select this book for awhile, and after seeing it on my suggested reading list several times, I finally ordered it not expecting it to be my kind of book. Boy, was I ever surprised !! I could not put it down, staying up til' the wee hours of the morning reading myself to sleep. I highly recommend this book.
June 25, 2021
A boy learns the values of his grandfather.
An incredible story of a boy coming to learn and love the values of his grandfather. An excellent read by R.O. Lane. It's full of family values and perilous events in the the ranch land of Northwestern Nebraska in the late 1880's & 1890's
An incredible story of a boy coming to learn and love the values of his grandfather. An excellent read by R.O. Lane. It's full of family values and perilous events in the the ranch land of Northwestern Nebraska in the late 1880's & 1890's
August 18, 2023
The Best
I think this is my very favorite R.O. Lane Western!
If you like westerns about orphans, you'll love this.
I would rate it PG only because it is a western - people get shot and killed.
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I think this is my very favorite R.O. Lane Western!
If you like westerns about orphans, you'll love this.
I would rate it PG only because it is a western - people get shot and killed.
(Read with Kindle Unlimited subscription. Listened to with the Alexa app for Android.)
November 21, 2023
great book
Great storyline with the special relationship between a grandpa and his grandson. Very well written and done. As someone who spent a great deal of time with my grands, this was a very special and personal story for me. I could relate to Elliot with my experience growing up. Highly recommend this book. Well written story
Great storyline with the special relationship between a grandpa and his grandson. Very well written and done. As someone who spent a great deal of time with my grands, this was a very special and personal story for me. I could relate to Elliot with my experience growing up. Highly recommend this book. Well written story
July 13, 2025
5 STARS, ENDEARING & POIGNANT SHOOT-EM-UP ACTION
5 STARS storyline filled with shoot-em-up action & especially feelings between a grandpa & grandson. Great characters that help showcase their relationship. Also lots of 2nd chance at romance & by some who were successful the first time around.
Good exciting read. RECOMMENDED
5 STARS storyline filled with shoot-em-up action & especially feelings between a grandpa & grandson. Great characters that help showcase their relationship. Also lots of 2nd chance at romance & by some who were successful the first time around.
Good exciting read. RECOMMENDED
October 29, 2025
Good story
I read this book when it first came out. I reread it today and enjoyed it again. I felt that there was ample action, likeable characters, and a epilogue included. Too many stories on kindle lack character development and almost no action. This is one of the author's better stories.
I read this book when it first came out. I reread it today and enjoyed it again. I felt that there was ample action, likeable characters, and a epilogue included. Too many stories on kindle lack character development and almost no action. This is one of the author's better stories.
May 29, 2020
Kind and very interesting book
It was an excellent book to read and it held my interest all the way to the end. I was touched by the way the grandfather was so patient and kind with Elliott. You write excellent books. I like all of them that I have read.
It was an excellent book to read and it held my interest all the way to the end. I was touched by the way the grandfather was so patient and kind with Elliott. You write excellent books. I like all of them that I have read.
May 30, 2020
Best of the Rest
This was, I believe, the 13th book by the author and I truly believe that it was the best of all of his books that I have read. The fact that it dealt with a grandfather's relationship with his grandson was a special element.
This was, I believe, the 13th book by the author and I truly believe that it was the best of all of his books that I have read. The fact that it dealt with a grandfather's relationship with his grandson was a special element.
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