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Grandpa's Great Escape

by David Walliams

Other authors: Tony Ross (Illustrator)

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The hotly-anticipated next novel from NUMBER ONE bestselling author, David Walliams Jack's Grandpa... *wears his slippers to the supermarket *serves up Spam à 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... An exquisite portrait of the bond between a small boy and his beloved Grandpa - this book takes readers on an incredible journey with Spitfires over London and Great Escapes through the city in a high octane adventure full of comedy and heart. Illustrated by the award-winning Tony Ross.… (more)
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  fernandie | Sep 15, 2022 |
I absolutely loved this book! ( )
  AceVonS | Jul 14, 2022 |
Zany and fun. Jack and his parents live in a London suburb in 1983. His grandfather lives on his own in a nearby apartment, but for him, it's still 1940, and he is a vivacious young fighter pilot, flying his Spitfire and battling the Germans. I'm a big fan of WWII aircraft so I liked this aspect, and the only way for Jack to communicate with his grandfather is by calling him "Squadron Commander," whereas Jack is "Wing Leader." Unfortunately, Grandpa's age and dissociation is a real threat, and after a few dangerous incidents, he is sent to an old age home, which he thinks is a German prison, especially since there are nefarious activities afoot. Jack and Grandpa mount a jailbreak for the residents. One of their few allies in the local Indian newsstand vendor, who if you are offended by stereotypes, you won't like this at all. The love between grandson/grandfather and the illustrations are the highlight here. ( )
  skipstern | Jul 11, 2021 |
Libro muy emotivo sobre el Alzheimer sobre como afecta a la relación con la familia y entorno realizado desde el punto de vista de un niño. ( )
  Raquelgas | Apr 12, 2021 |
When we finished reading this book, my 5 1/2 year old said: "Can we ask the author to write more books?" Enough said. ( )
  StephMWard | Nov 4, 2020 |
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David Walliamsprimary authorall editionscalculated
Ross, TonyIllustratorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Lindell, KlaraTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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The hotly-anticipated next novel from NUMBER ONE bestselling author, David Walliams Jack's Grandpa... *wears his slippers to the supermarket *serves up Spam à 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... An exquisite portrait of the bond between a small boy and his beloved Grandpa - this book takes readers on an incredible journey with Spitfires over London and Great Escapes through the city in a high octane adventure full of comedy and heart. Illustrated by the award-winning Tony Ross.

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