What to expect

The hotly-anticipated next novel from NUMBER ONE bestselling author, David Walliams, with audio hilariously read by the author himself!

Jack’s Grandpa…

*wears his slippers to the supermarket

*serves up Spam à la Custard for dinner

*and often doesn’t remember Jack’s 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.

Critics Review

  • 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’ children’s books are now guaranteed bestsellers… watch this fly off the shelves” – Daily Mail

    “Delightfully funny” – Metro

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