Gangsta Granny

Author(s): David Walliams

Junior Fiction

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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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Shortlisted for Roald Dahl Funny Prize: The Funniest Book for Children Aged Seven to Fourteen 2012.

Praise for Billionaire Boy: "David Walliams is fast becoming a writer to be reckoned with." Daily Express, December 2010 "!the book speaks volumes about children's very basic needs for love and affection." The Daily Mail, December 2010 "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" -- Telegraph Books of the Year "Guaranteed to appeal to youngsters ! definitely another hit for Walliams." Express Praise for Mr Stink: "A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale! hilarious" Amanda Craig, The Times "Comic genius! A joy for kids both big and small." Edinburgh Evening News "A funny and very readable book" Financial Times "A joy" Time Out "A delight from start to finish! a new Roald Dahl" The Times "Even adults will find themselves chuckling at this outstanding book. And the illustrations rock!" Heat

DAVID WALLIAMS is an actor and writer best known for his work with Matt Lucas in the multi-award-winning sketch show Little Britain. His debut children's novel, The Boy in the Dress, was published in 2008 to unanimous critical acclaim. Since then, his second book, Mr Stink, has gone on to receive similar plaudits, while growing an already devoted fanbase. The Boy in the Dress was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and Mr Stink was one of Amanda Craig's Children's Books of the Year in the Times.

General Fields

  • : 9780007443888
  • : HarperCollins Publishers
  • : HarperCollins Children's Books
  • : 0.324
  • : 01 December 2010
  • : 216mm X 135mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 June 2016
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : 240
  • : 11-Nov
  • : Paperback
  • : David Walliams