Grandpa's Great Escape — David Walliams • 7+

Grandpa's Great Escape — Themes & Analysis

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Key Themes

Family Love and Duty

Jack's love for his grandfather is absolute and unconditional. He does not see Grandpa's dementia as a reason to love him less, or to hand him over to strangers.

Dementia — Handled with Warmth

Walliams treats Grandpa's condition with honesty and warmth. The confusion and the sadness are real, but Grandpa's essential self — his bravery, his warmth, his love of flying — remains intact throughout.

Justice for the Vulnerable

Miss Swine exploits elderly people in her care. The novel is clear that this is monstrous and should be stopped.

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