Award-winning author Stark presents an inter-generational adventure filled with warmth and humor. Grandpa hates being in hospital. He wants to return the island where he used to live, but they won't let him out of the hospital. So Gottfried Junior, his namesake, helps Grandpa make a plan to run away. Illustrations.

Ulf Stark (1944-2017) is one of the world's great writers. He is author of more than 30 books for children and has won many prizes for his stellar work. He was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018.