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...

The beloved bestseller from David Walliams

About the Author

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and become one of the most influential children's writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 40 million copies, and his books translated into 53 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!

David and Tony have worked on seven bestselling picture books together, and thirteen of David's phenomenally successful children's novels. David and Tony also collaborated on the 2017 World Book Day title, BLOB, and on the blockbuster collections The World's Worst Children 1, 2 and 3, The World's Worst Teachers and The World's Worst Parents.

Reviews

"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

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



Book Information
ISBN 9780007371464
Author David Walliams
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint HarperCollins Children's Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 250g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 22mm