Gangsta Granny

Another hilarious and moving novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country.

A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David’s previous bestsellers.

Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma’s house. She’s the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble, and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn’t know about his grandma.

1) She was once an international jewel thief.

2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the Crown Jewels, and now she needs Ben’s help…

Short-listed for Roald Dahl Funny Prize: The Funniest Book for Children Aged Seven to Fourteen 2012

“Anyone who thinks that all grannies do is wear mauve, play Scrabble and smell of cabbage will laugh out loud at David Walliams's new book, Gangsta Granny." THE TELEGRAPH MAGAZINE Just like Walliams' previous books, it very funny and superbly perceptive, with loads of clever observations about the kind of thing we got up to when we were young, which is why it's so appealing to adults too. HEAT This is possibly David's funniest book ever. HEAT David's fourth novel confirms his reputation as the Roald Dahl of his generation. WOMAN'S WAY MAGAZINE It's hilarious and will make you cry. David Walliams hits a high note. - GUARDIAN BY KIDS, For Kids Review”

"An enjoyable read with an unexpected bittersweet ending" – The Sun

"Hugely entertaining… a comic, touching and at times sad story” – Daily Express

“This is possibly David’s funniest book ever.” – Heat

"Anyone who thinks that all grannies do is wear mauve…will laugh out loud at David Walliams's new book" – Telegraph Magazine

David Walliams is a literary phenomenon whose books have sold more than fifty-four million copies worldwide and have been translated into fifty-five languages.Born in London, Tony Ross went to art school in Liverpool. His cartoons have appeared in famous publications the world over. His first book, HUGO AND THE WICKED WINTER, was published in 1972. Tony has since written over 100 books and illustrated over 2000! His creations Towser and The Little Princess have been turned into TV series.

Another hilarious and moving novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country. A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David's previous bestsellers. Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma's house. She's the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble, and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn't know about his grandma. 1) She was once an international jewel thief. 2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the Crown Jewels, and now she needs Ben's help...

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