Grandpa’s Great Escape
On Sale: 09/24/2015
Grandpa’s Great Escape
On Sale: 09/24/2015
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About the Book
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.
Critical Praise
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
“Ridiculously over-the-top and utterly delightful “ – Spectator
"Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – Sun
“David Walliams’ children’s books are now guaranteed bestsellers… watch this fly off the shelves” – Daily Mail
“Delightfully funny” – Metro
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Product Details
- ISBN: 9780008140359
- ISBN 10: 0008140359
- Imprint: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
- On Sale: 09/24/2015
- Pages: 464
- List Price:9.99 CAD
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women
- BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Boys & Men
- BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General