Synopsis
Gangsta Granny by David Walliams
A hilarious and moving story of old age, adventure, stolen jewels and swimming the Thames, from Sport Relief star and all-round hero David Walliams. 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!
Reviews
'In this gem of a book, Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message.. Buy it for your grandchildren.' - Daily Mail
Praise for Billionaire Boy:
David Walliams is fast becoming a writer to be reckoned with. - Daily Express
The book speaks volumes about children's very basic needs for love and affection. - The Daily Mail
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
About the Author
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David Walliams is an English comedian, writer and actor, known for his partnership with Matt Lucas on the sketch show Little Britain and its predecessor Rock Profile.
Walliams took up swimming as a youth as his preferred form of exercise, because he was overweight. On 4 July 2006, after about 9 months training, he swam the English Channel for the charity Sport Relief and raised about one million pounds.
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