Bunicuta hotomana

Ben is eleven and dreads Fridays at his grandmother’s house. Her meals all contain cabbage, even the cakes. Then he finds jewels hidden in a biscuit tin. His dull visits turn into a tale of crime. Ben learns that his grandmother is an international jewel thief. Soon, the pair plan to steal the Crown Jewels.

David Walliams blends humour and adventure in this children’s story. It also asks readers to rethink their views of old people. This Romanian edition has illustrations by Tony Ross. Lavinia Braniste translated the book from English.