Book description
A hilarious and moving story of old age, adventure, stolen jewels and
swimming the Thames, from David Walliams, number one bestseller and
fastest growing children's author in the country.
“I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they
will become classics.” - Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole
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… "In this gem of a book, Walliams
balances high comedy with an emotional message" - Daily Mail
“Anyone who thinks that all grannies do is wear mauve and play Scrabble
will laugh out loud” - Telegraph
"Hugely entertaining… a comic, touching and at times sad story” -
Daily Express
“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 David Walliams is currently the
fastest growing Children's author in the UK. His books have been
translated into over 25 languages and have sold over one million copies
in the UK alone. His fourth book, GANGSTA GRANNY, and his fifth book,
RATBURGER, both immediately went to number 1 in the children's
bestseller chart. Walliams' books have achieved unprecedented critical
acclaim, often drawing comparisons to those of his all-time hero, Roald
Dahl.
