The World of David Walliams: Fun-Tastic Families Box Set by David Walliams

The World of David Walliams: Fun-Tastic Families Box Set brings together three family novels from number one bestselling author David Walliams. The set is presented as a collection of stories that mix humour with more moving moments, centred on family life and the people who shape it.

Across the three books, the focus shifts from different kinds of dads, to an inheritance threatened at Saxby Hall, and to an escape plan from an old-folk’s home called Twilight Towers. Each title introduces its own cast and situation, from a giant owl and a secret weapon, to a former World War II flying ace facing a sinister matron.

Included titles

• Bad Dad
• Awful Auntie
• Grandpa’s Great Escape

Key details

• Box set of three family novels
• Written by David Walliams
• Includes Bad Dad, Awful Auntie and Grandpa’s Great Escape
• Described as humorous and moving

Synopses

Bad Dad

A look at the many different kinds of dads: fat and thin, tall and short, young and old, silly and serious, loud and quiet. Among them are good dads, and bad dads.

Awful Auntie

Stella Saxby is the sole heir to Saxby Hall, but Aunt Alberta and her giant owl are determined to take it from her. Stella has a secret weapon that is described as slightly spooky.

Grandpa’s Great Escape

Grandpa was once a World War II flying ace, but he is sent to an old-folk’s home called Twilight Towers, run by Matron Swine. With his grandson Jack, he plans a daring escape, while the wicked matron begins to suspect what they are doing.