Recommended for readers 9 and up. The Staircase on Pine Street is a story that will touch your heart with its tenderness, humor, sensitivity and page-turning narrative. Mariana Llanos has once again, crafted a beautiful story of family love to share with readers of all ages. Ten-year-old Lilly has to learn to live with her grandfather's diagnose of Alzheimer's disease. Lilly and Grandpa Leo have a close, loving bond but ever since he's been diagnosed, things have drastically changed. Alzheimer's is taking away her grandpa's memory. Lilly feels that there is nothing she can do to help. Until one day, Grandpa Leo gives Lilly an important assignment: to find a long-forgotten treasure. Lilly- with the help of her best friend, Mei Ling- goes on an exciting quest where she discovers more than she could have ever imagine.