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Grandpas great escape live the world of david walliams. Many years ago, grandpa was a world war ii flying ace, but sadly he is now suffering from alzheimers disease. Since the publication of his groundbreaking first novel, the boy in the dress 2008, walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 32 million copies, and his books translated into 53 languages. Adapted from the number one bestselling book by david walliams. Suspended in the air, they looked like they were in the middle of a dramatic dogfight.
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