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 Spitfire pilot. Only one person can understand him: his grandson Jack. Together, they embark on the adventure of their lives.
Setting is London.
Illustrated by the award-winning Tony Ross.
ISBN: 9780008135195
This is one of those books you don’t want to put down, and wish it would never end! David Walliams’ comical writing style totally engages readers in this wonderful story, and the parallel between Grandpa’s world, living in World War II, and the current world is strikingly hilarious and well presented.
The book is also written in a fun way, with easy to read text, and funny onomatopoetic words dangling and flying over the pages. Very entertaining! And at the back of the book are some explanations (quick info) of the terms used in the story, like World War II, who Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler were, what the Gestapo was and how rations worked, Operation Sea Lion, the Blitz, RAF and the different aircraft referred to in the story.
