A wickedly funny tale about the granny from Hell by the creator of Alex Rider.
Anthony Horowitz, creator of the bestselling Alex Rider series has written a wickedly funny story, with hilarious illustrations by Tony Ross. Twelve-year-old Joe has an unbelievably evil Granny. Not only is Granny physically repulsive and horribly mean, but she also has the look in her eye of a predatory crocodile. Soon Joe starts to suspect that she has unpleasant designs on him. But what are they and how can he foil them?
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781406361674
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 260 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mm
It's full of black humour with plenty of exciting moments. Fair size print to encourage readers onto a longer novel. - Primary Times, Primary Times
A darkly comic tale… Perfect for fans of David Walliams or Roald Dahl. - Surrey Advertiser Academy, Surrey Advertiser Academy
Anthony Horowitz is on top form in this deliciously funny tale. - Books for Keeps, Books for Keeps
A darkly comic tale about a foul granny by the creator of Alex Rider, reissued with new illustrations from Tony Ross. - Aldershot News and Mail, Aldershot News and Mail
I have no doubt that many children will delight in the comic anarchy of this book, brilliantly illustrated by Tony Ross, and feel sure that its timely reissue will delight the many fans of Dahl and Walliams. - Middle Grade Strikes Back, Middle Grade Strikes Back
An entertaining comedy horror for younger readers. This is a brisk, darkly funny little novel. The writing is good as ever with Horowitz and the eponymous granny is a wonderful creation. Good fun.
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