In this updated edition, Bill Dodds tells the delightful story of Michael Farrell who thought he was going to a birthday party . . . not eighty-eight years back in time!Now, on the day Michael turns twelve and his great-grandfather turns one hundred, Michael finds himself on the family farm in the year 1898. And, he discovers, he and his great-grandfather are both twelve years oldAs Michael learns more about this strange new - old! - world, he finds out he's going to play an important role in saving the family from a disaster. It's all up to him.My Great-grandfather Turns 12 Today is a tale of adventure for the younger generation, and a reminder to the older that the stories of family members' lives are treasures meant to be shared.