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Grandpa's Great Escape
by David Walliams
Illustrator: Tony Ross
Ages: 9+
Published: 2017
Publisher: Harper/HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-0-06-256089-6
Keywords: Grandparents, Kidnapping, World War II
Jack plans the rescue of his wonderful grandfather, a World War II ace, from a ghastly old folks home. Humorous black-and-white illustrations.