Grandpa's Great Escape facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | David Walliams |
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| Illustrator | Tony Ross |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
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Publication date
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24 September 2015 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 461 |
| ISBN | 0007494017 |
Grandpa's Great Escape is an exciting children's book. It was written by the popular author David Walliams. The amazing pictures were drawn by Tony Ross. HarperCollins published the book on September 24, 2015.
The story is about a brave boy named Jack. He tries to save his Grandpa from a scary retirement home. This home, called Twilight Towers, is run by a mean lady, Miss Swine.
Contents
The Story of Grandpa's Great Escape
The book Grandpa's Great Escape takes place in London during the 1980s. It tells the story of Grandpa, who was once a hero. He was a "flying ace" in World War II, meaning he was a very skilled pilot.
Sadly, Grandpa is now quite confused. He still believes World War II is happening. He often dreams of flying his old plane again.
Moving to Twilight Towers
When Grandpa's family finds it hard to look after him, he moves. He goes to an old people's home called Twilight Towers. This home is managed by a woman named Miss Swine.
Soon, Jack realizes something is wrong. Miss Swine seems to be running Twilight Towers for her own benefit. She doesn't truly care for the people there.
A Daring Plan
It's up to Grandpa and his grandson, Jack, to act. Jack is the only one who truly understands Grandpa's thoughts. Together, they plan a very daring escape.
Grandpa gets one last chance to live his dream. He flies again in his beloved Spitfire plane. It's an adventure you won't forget!
Television Show Adaptation
Grandpa's Great Escape was also made into a television show. BBC One showed it on New Year's Day in 2018.
Making the TV Show
The script for the show was written by David Walliams himself. He worked with Kevin Cecil to create the screenplay.
Many famous actors starred in the show:
- Tom Courtenay played Grandpa.
- Kit Connor played Jack.
- Jennifer Saunders was Miss Dandy.
- Samantha Spiro and David Walliams played Jack's parents.
The TV film was very popular. About 5 million people watched it when it first aired.
