David Walliams, hailed as âthe heir to Roald Dahlâ by The Spectator, burst onto the American scene with the New York Times bestseller Demon Dentist. Now the UKâs #1 bestselling childrenâs author is back with this high-flying adventure about a boy and his grandfather, perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Rachel Renee Russell.
Grandpa is Jackâs favorite person in the world. It doesnât matter that he wears his slippers to the supermarket, serves Spam à la Custard for dinner, and often doesnât remember Jackâs name. But then Grandpa starts to believe heâs back in World War II, when he was a Spitfire fighter pilot, and heâs sent to live in an old folkâs home run by the sinister Matron Swine. Now itâs up to Jack to help Grandpa plot a daring escape!
David Walliams is the New York Times bestselling author of Demon Dentist, The Midnight Gang, and Grandpa's Great Escape. His novels have sold over eighteen million copies worldwide and have been translated into over fifty-three languages. Davidâs books have achieved unprecedented critical acclaimâwith many reviewers comparing him to his all-time hero, Roald Dahl. In addition to being a bestselling author, David is an actor, comedian, and television personality. In 2017, he was awarded an OBE for services to charity and the arts. He lives in the UK.