The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
Updated November 7, 2013
Having just celebrated his 100th birthday, Allan Karlsson believes it’s time for a new adventure. So he escapes from an old folks’ home and (shocker!) chaos ensues. Jonas Jonasson tells a captivatingly quirky tale in Roald Dahl–esque fashion of a centenarian, an elephant and a disappearing hot-dog-stand owner. Hilarious and poignant.
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson, $12.
The very best of Chatelaine straight to your inbox.
FILED UNDER:
Subscribe to Chatelaine!
Want to streamline your life? In our Spring 2025 issue, we’ll show you how—whether it’s paring down your wardrobe, decluttering your messiest spaces or spending way less time cooking thanks to an easy, mostly make-ahead meal plan for busy weeknights. Plus, our first annual Pantry Awards.