I guessed the ending, and Savannah told me I was right so I didn't bother finishing it. Good middle-grade book though! (DNF @ Page 137) ( )

I may not be a 7-year-old but I think this a book reminiscent of classic Dahl books, it helps that it's illustrated by Quentin Blake, It's a fun story with not too much focus required to read.
Walliams manages to hide his morals well in this story.
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Full of wonderful childhood themes ( )

2.5 stars, rounded up. The development of the relationship between Gangsta Granny and grandson Ben is well done as Granny becomes a hero in Ben's eyes, and their caper is awfully fun, especially the surprise at the end. Ben's parents as a major disappointment in the novel: stereotypes, and who really watches ballroom dancing on TV? :-) I did not find this as good or funny as Walliams' other books which I have read, especially The Midnight Gang. ( )

Bens farmor är precis som vilken farmor som helst. Hon har vitt hår, löständer, hörapparat och lite skägg. Hennes tv är trasig, hon älskar att spela Alfapet och så luktar hon kål. När Ben hälsar på henne känns det som om tiden står stilla. Men en kväll hittar han en gammal kakburk full med halsband, örhängen, armband, ringar diamanter! Ben inser att hans farmor kanske inte är så tråkig trots allt. Det verkar faktiskt som om hon är en riktig gangster.