Sale price
$1550
The Boy in the Dress
Ages 10–15 · 2008
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011 · Est. 4 hour read
Gangsta Granny
Written by Walliams David
Book #1 in the Gangsta Granny series
A boy discovers his grandma's secret past as a jewel thief and joins her daring heist.
4.2 Goodreads · 31,968 ratings
299 pages· 30,160 words· Est. 4 hour read· 740L
$6.99Save 4%
Not currently available from Bookroo. Also at Amazon.
Bookroo's summary
Ben dreads staying with his seemingly dull grandma, but his world flips when he learns she's a retired jewel thief with a plan to steal the crown jewels. As Ben gets roped into her audacious scheme, he must navigate a world of secrets and surprises. Will they succeed in their daring heist, or will Ben's life become more complicated than he ever imagined? Discover the unexpected adventure that awaits in this tale of family, mystery, and mischief.
From the publisher
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…
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 299
- Words
- 30,160
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 740L
The author
More from Walliams David
The series
The Gangsta Granny series
Your next read
Books that feel like this one
Sale price
$2099
The One and Only Ivan
Ages 8–12 · 2012
Sale price
$899
The Tale of Despereaux
Ages 9–12 · 2003
Sale price
$1999
Other Words for Home
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Sale price
$899
The Terrible Two
Ages 8–12 · 2015
Sale price
$1699
Black Brother, Black Brother
Ages 9–12 · 2020
Sale price
$1799
Starfish
Ages 10–13 · 2021
Sale price
$899
Because of Mr. Terupt
Ages 9–12 · 2010
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1399
When Stars Are Scattered
Ages 8–12 · 2020
The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.9
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 182365
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2013
- First published
- October 1, 2011
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780007371464
Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.
Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.
Top contributors: Literary Leslie