{"product_id":"bad-dad-isbn-9780062561107","title":"Bad Dad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHailed as “the heir to Roald Dahl” by \u003cem\u003eThe Spectator\u003c\/em\u003e, the UK’s #1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams, will have fans of Jeff Kinney and Rachel Renee Russell in stitches!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Walliams burst on to the American scene with his \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestseller \u003cem\u003eDemon Dentist\u003c\/em\u003e, and now he’s bringing his signature humor to this raucous tale of prison breaks and heists gone wrong in \u003cem\u003eBad Dad\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank’s dad was a champion hot-rod racer, Gilbert the Great. But when a terrible accident sees him go from hero to zero, Frank and Gilbert are left with nothing—and in the grips of a wicked crime boss and his henchmen. After Gilbert is thrown in prison, only Frank can come to his rescue. . .\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eFrank’s dad was a champion hot-rod racer. King of the Track. Gilbert the Great! But, when a terrible accident sees him go from hero to zero, Frank and Gilbert are left with nothing—and in the grips of a wicked crime boss and his henchmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd when Gilbert is thrown in prison, only Frank can come to his rescue. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Walliams’s internationally bestselling novel is a fast-and-furious, heartwarming story of a father and son on a thrilling mission to right a wrong and take on the villainous Mr. Big!\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE IN THE USA FOR GRANDPA’S GREAT ESCAPE: “A realistic and touching relationship. Ample illustrations from the always splendid Ross will keep the pages in this plump volume turning. A Dahl-esque tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“While the irreverent wit will keep readers engaged, the surprising tenderness in the relationship between Jack and his ailing grandfather is what makes this book truly shine. A darkly humorous tale with a surprising amount of heart.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Walliams gives Grandpa-and [his] Spitfire-a grand send-off. A pleaser for fans of similar escapades engineered by the likes of Roald Dahl or Frank Cotrell-Boyce. Walliams, already popular in the UK, is a best-seller this side of the pond as well, and this caper promises to be no different.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A pleaser for fans of similar escapades engineered by the likes of Roald Dahl or Frank Cotrell-Boyce. Walliams, already popular in the UK, is a best-seller this side of the pond as well, and this caper promises to be no different.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ross’s energetic drawings and some playful use of typography bring additional drama and humor to the story. The story’s comedy is nicely counterbalanced by the poignant bond between Jack and Grandpa.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE IN THE USA FOR DEMON DENTIST: “A Brit-flavored romp that combines moments of intense terror and bracing courage with biting satire.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The joy of David’s books are that he completely understands how children think and feel and is never ever patronising.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sun (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Further proof that Walliams has become a master storyteller. Walliams manages to infuse his novels with genuine wit and sly commentary.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeat Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Comedian David Walliams has taken the publishing world by storm.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMetro\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A triumphant mix of wit and warmth.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTelegraph (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A Dahl-esque mix of humor and horror that will appeal to fans of both.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A goofy, gory, outlandish tale of deep evil and terrible tooth-rot-and sweetness of heart. 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