by David Walliams · Harper Collins · tapa dura · ISBN 9780007494019
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«Grandpa's Great Escape» is David Walliams's children's adventure and humor novel, published by HarperCollins in hardcover (352 pages, in English).
Jack adores his grandfather, an eccentric veteran who confuses the present with World War II and still believes he can pilot a Spitfire. When the grandfather is admitted to a nursing home run by the sinister Matron Swine, Jack devises a plan to rescue him. A comic and moving adventure about the bond between grandfather and grandson.
Originally published on September 24, 2015, the English edition includes illustrations by Tony Ross. In 2016 it was nominated for the Australian Book Industry Award.
Aimed at children and young readers aged 9 to 12, especially those who enjoy stories of humor, action and adventure.
David Edward Williams, known professionally as David Walliams, is an English actor, comedian, writer and television personality. He is best known for his work with Matt Lucas on the BBC sketch shows Little Britain (2003–2006) and Come Fly with Me (2010–2011), and for serving as a judge on Britain's Got Talent from 2012 to 2022. Walliams is also a successful children's author, with his books selling more than 50 million copies worldwide and being translated into 53 languages. Several have been adapted for television, in which he has also appeared.
