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Grandpas Great Escape

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

Grandpas Great Escape

Contributors:

By (Author) David Walliams
Illustrated by Tony Ross

ISBN:

9780007494019

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Imprint:

HarperCollins

Publication Date:

24th September 2015

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

823.92

Prizes:

Short-listed for British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year 2016

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

464

Dimensions:

Width 141mm, Height 222mm, Spine 39mm

Weight:

600g

Description

The hotly-anticipated next novel from NUMBER ONE bestselling author, David Walliams
Jacks Grandpa

*wears his slippers to the supermarket

*serves up Spam la Custard for dinner

*and often doesnt remember Jacks 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.

Reviews

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 childrens books are now guaranteed bestsellers watch this fly off the shelves Daily Mail

Delightfully funny Metro

Author Bio

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and become one of the most influential children's writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 40 million copies, and his books translated into 53 languages.

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