2016 BOOKS OF THE YEAR CHILDREN’S


GRANDPA’S GREAT ESCAPE DAVID WALLIAMS, TONY ROSS (ILLUS) HARPERCOLLINS CHIL- DREN’S BOOKS


Jack’s Grandpa wears his slippers to the supermarket; serves up Spam à la Custard for dinner; and often doesn’t remember Jack’s name.


But he can still take to the skies in a speeding Spitfire and save the day . . .


An exquisite portrait of the bond


between a small boy and his beloved Grandpa, this book takes readers on an incredible journey, with Spitfires over London and great escapes through the city, in a high-octane adventure full of comedy and heart.


CHILDREN’S


All the books shortlisted—from picture books to YA—demonstrate the talent of authors and illustrators working today, as well as the skill publishers are showing in bringing these titles to market”


BOOK OF THE YEAR


GREAT BOOKS FROM BRITISH PUBLISHERS


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WINNER


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