Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny. She was a cabbage enthusiast,a Scrabble partner... and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now,only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on.
Then something inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat But that's impossible
Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure,which will have readers on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel the mystery of the return of The Black Cat!
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780008581404Number of pages: 368Weight: 300 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 27 mm
MEDIA 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'new book.'- Telegraph Magazine
David Walliams
Best-known for his novels for children includingMr Stink,Billionaire BoyandAwful Auntie,Walliams has also written a number of picture books includingThe Slightly Annoying Elephant,working with two of Britain's most talented illustrators,Quentin Blake and Tony Ross.
Visit the David Walliams author pageTony Ross
Tony Ross is one of the most sought after illustrators in Britain today. In a career spanning over 40 years he has provided pictures for David Walliams and Francesca Simon's Horrid Henry series amongst many,many others. He is also the writer of the Little Princess picture books,which began in 1986 with I Want My Potty.
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