- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; New edition edition (5 Jan 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0744590965
- ISBN-13: 978-0744590968
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 248,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A wickedly funny tale about the granny from Hell by the creator of Alex Rider.
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Twelve-year-old Joe Warden isn't happy. He has rich, uncaring parents and is virtually a prisoner in the huge family mansion, Thattlebee Hall. Worst of all, though, is his granny. Not only is she physically repulsive, she's horribly mean.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Got a zany sense of humour? Yeah? You'll love this book. Doesn't matter what age you are, this book is hilarious. It has a writing style that teenagers and below could keep up with. But don't fret adults! Any adult who can appreciate the wacky genius in some good off the wall humour will enjoy this litlle gem.
It's both dark and daft. It's Cable Guy meeting Scary movie. Granny is a harebrained old woman, sinister in her motives. She's on the prowl, terrorising young Joe. Can he uncover her unscrupulous agenda? Or will her constant provoking finish him off?
The imagination in this book is just stupendous. The author creates a surreal plot which is so barmy it will make you laugh and resonate with those cringy nerves that need a good old rattle every now and again.
It's both dark and daft. It's Cable Guy meeting Scary movie. Granny is a harebrained old woman, sinister in her motives. She's on the prowl, terrorising young Joe. Can he uncover her unscrupulous agenda? Or will her constant provoking finish him off?
The imagination in this book is just stupendous. The author creates a surreal plot which is so barmy it will make you laugh and resonate with those cringy nerves that need a good old rattle every now and again.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Guaranteed to have most children shrieking with laughter, especially if they are fans of Roald Dahl.
No subtleties here. Unashamedly OTT, Anthony Horowitz creates here a granny to make the blood curdle - eating habits reminiscent of a cement mixer; perfume like rotting sheep; so adept at stealing, a metal detector has to be installed. These are just the nicer aspects, the rest decidedly unpleasant - as with her dastardly plans for grandson Jordan....
Fun. Readers will delight that their own grandmothers do not cause dogs to howl and the sun to go in.
One revelation saddens. Anthony Horowitz's grandmother had been monstrous, her long life devoted to creating unhappiness. Memories still jab. By amusing others so greatly, the book is an attempt to make those recollections less painful. I do hope he succeeded.
No subtleties here. Unashamedly OTT, Anthony Horowitz creates here a granny to make the blood curdle - eating habits reminiscent of a cement mixer; perfume like rotting sheep; so adept at stealing, a metal detector has to be installed. These are just the nicer aspects, the rest decidedly unpleasant - as with her dastardly plans for grandson Jordan....
Fun. Readers will delight that their own grandmothers do not cause dogs to howl and the sun to go in.
One revelation saddens. Anthony Horowitz's grandmother had been monstrous, her long life devoted to creating unhappiness. Memories still jab. By amusing others so greatly, the book is an attempt to make those recollections less painful. I do hope he succeeded.
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think this book is great! The Auther has created a scary and evil old hag who happens to be Jordan Warden's Granny. The book is funny and scary at the same time. Don't let your Granny read this because she might be a bit offended! Anthony Horowitz is a brilliant writer, his writing is similar to Roald Dahl's but better. I recommened it (as if it isn't already obvious!) By Jenny Wilson
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Not mine
Did not buy it! You have made another mistake. If you keep doing this I will not review anything at all!!!
Published 25 days ago by Duffer
Fab read!
Excellent book, great detail in the story, my son read it in two days! Very fast delivery as usual. Gruesome parts in the book which had my son glued to the it!
Published 3 months ago by Den McBook
TERRIBLE!
GRANNY is the biggest copy ever! The whole thing is a copy of THE WITCHES. Here are a few things that are like it:
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Published 11 months ago by G. Stephenson
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I got this book for my friend's son and he said it's very funny book
Published on 13 May 2010 by Ms. Elena Blake
Spooky
Im not really the type that loves a spooky story. but i have to admit that it was fun with the thrill of another good Anthony Horwitz book!
Published on 10 Jun 2005 by Kim
What a book
this is one great book you have to read this its great. it qiet funny and stupid stupid because of Mr Warden hiding in the piano and Granny`s snoring I recomend this book to all of... Read more
Published on 22 May 2001
A thrilling story
This scary but amusing book is all about a boy who has a granny who is not only phisically repulsive but is planning some terrible designs on him. To find out more read the book. Read more
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