Ture can do almost everything. He can count to a thousand and knows a bunch of French words. He can tie his own shoes, work the washing machine, the stove and the remote control for the TV just as well as any grown-up. But lie, that he can’t.

“Then you’ll have to practice,” mom says sternly. Ture gets a knot in his stomach. No matter how hard he tries, he just can’t.

Because, the thing is, the family Robberson encourage their family members to lie and take things from others. And now, mom Fia and dad Rob are planning a visit to the diamond show in the capital. Since Ture can’t lie, he reveals the plan to Paul Eesman, who decides to stop them. Ture and his younger sister Ellen see no other alternative than to break into jail to ask their grandma for help. With drastic humour and colourful images, this is the perfect, bridge between picture and chapter book, for age 6-9.

Anders Sparring is a screen writer and has written television scripts for many popular children’s shows. In addition to his writing (three books about Karla Wrestler), Anders also does stand-up comedy.

Per Gustavsson is an illustrator and author. He has illustrated a number of books, both his own and for others. His books about the Princess have sold 200 000 copies and are translated to several languages.

“You love the Robberson family from the first page – especially the decent Ture, who always gets involved in crimes without meaning to. A very funny and exciting book – perfect for early readers, but also for reading aloud. With lots of colourful illustrations that add an extra dose of humour to the story.” NDR Mikado Redaktion

“A particularly enjoyable read-aloud or early reader book, illustrated in colour throughout.” Wetterauer Zeitung, Gießener Allgemeine, Alsfelder Allgemeine

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