Discover a story that will take you on an unexpected adventurous ride!

The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out of the Window and Disappeared is an international bestseller that will captivate you from the very first pages. Prepare for an extraordinary blend of humour, suspense and surprising twists in the life of a man who, at one hundred years old, rediscovers a taste for freedom and adventure.

Allan Karlsson is waiting for his one-hundredth birthday party in a nursing home, but he has no desire to attend. Instead, he quietly slips out of his room, puts on his slippers and sets off on an unexpected journey full of unpredictable situations. His adventures involve encounters with strange characters, crime, murder, a suitcase full of money and a police force completely out of its depth. Gradually Allan’s life story is revealed, showing how he, at times, had a decisive influence on some key events of the twentieth century.

This book will not only entertain you but also astonishingly portray the extraordinary life of an unusual man. It has been translated by Roy Bradbury in a brilliant translation that preserves the charm and humour of the original.

Why you will love this book:

• A unique story full of humour and unexpected situations.
• Exciting yet entertaining reading suitable for all ages.
• Inspiration: a life of adventure and the courage to never give up.
• High-quality translation that retains the spirit of the original.
• Bestseller celebrated by readers worldwide for its originality and wit.

Product features:

• A bestselling book known around the world.
• Author: Jonas Jonasson (added for user context; please correct if inaccurate)
• Language: English (translation by Roy Bradbury available)
• Genre: comic novel, adventure fiction
• Length: standard novel length (exact page count not provided).