Publisher | Haper Collins |
ISBN 13 | 9780008183424 |
ISBN 10 | 0008183422 |
Book Description | The hotly-anticipated next novel from NUMBER ONE bestselling author, David Walliams Jack's Grandpa ... *wears his slippers to the supermarket *serves up Spam a la Custard for dinner *and often doesn't remember Jack's name But he can still take to the skies in a speeding Spitfire and save the day ... In his old age Grandpa has become confused. He believes he is back in World War II, when he was an RAF Spitfire pilot. Only one person can understand him: his grandson, Jack. When Grandpa is sent to Twilight Towers -- an old folk's home run by sinister Matron Swine -- it's up to Jack and Grandpa to plot a daring escape. Little do they know, the wicked matron is on to them … An exquisite portrait of the bond between a small boy and his beloved Grandpa -- this book takes listeners on an incredible journey with Spitfires over London and Great Escapes through the city in a high octane adventure full of comedy and heart. |
Editorial Review | PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: ''A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious'' --Amanda Craig, The Times ''I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.'' --Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole, Guardian ''The new Roald Dahl'' --Evening Standard ''A triumphant mix of wit and warmth.'' --Telegraph Books of the Year |
About the Author | David Walliams is an English comedian, author, narrator, and television host. He is best known for his partnership with Matt Lucas on the sketch comedy show, Little Britain. Among his audiobook narrations are Roald Dahl's The BFG and the radio series of Little Britain. |
Language | English |
Parental Rating | 5+ |
Format | Paperback |
Author | David Walliams |
Publication Date | 2017 |
Grandpas Great Escape - Paperback English by David Walliams - 2017