Grandpa's Great Escape - The World of David Walliams

Grandpa’s Great Escape

Many years ago Grandpa was a World War II flying ace. But when he is sent to old folk's home Twilight Towers - run by sinister Matron Swine - it's up to Grandpa and his grandson, Jack, to plot a daring escape. Little do they know the wicked matron is onto them...

In his old age Grandpa has become confused. He believes he is back in World War II when he was an RAF Spitfore pilot. Only one person can understand him: his grandson Jack. Together, they embark on the adventure of their lives.

Illustrated by the award-winning Tony Ross.

GRANDPA'S GREAT ESCAPE is available now in hardback, paperback, audio download and ebook.

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Jack

He's not usually the bravest boy, but Jack and his grandpa are about to go on the adventure of a lifetime!
Grandpa

During World War II he was an RAF pilot and flew Spitfires.
Miss Swine

She's the Matron of the old folk's home Grandpa is locked up in.

Listen to David Walliams introducing Grandpa’s Great Escape.

Listen to an extract from Grandpa’s Great Escape below, read by David Walliams and cast.

Critical Acclaim

“Walliams is a natural wit”
Evening Standard
“The story is very believable and it is funny and quite sad too”
Joshiey
“A book that deserves its place at the top of the charts”
Andrea Reece, Lovereading
“5 stars”
Isabella

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Grandpa's Great Escape LIVE

Tickets for the brand new arena spectacular Grandpa’s Great Escape Live are now on sale. Adapted from the number one bestselling book by David Walliams, this exciting new production will tour arenas around the UK this Christmas…

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David at the Imperial War Museum

David's event at London's Imperial War Museum featured book characters, a signing and an extract reading!

'Grandpa's Great Escape' is set in London, and David has collected some of his favourite fun facts! Check them out here!

Did you know that spitfires feature heavily in 'Grandpa's Great Escape'? Well, David took to the skies recently...and you can download a comic of his adventure here!