This book was so cute and so much fun. I loved the plot when I read about it and as much when I read it in execution. The story goes along for a bit as you expect it to, but then also takes a few unexpected turns as well. It has adventure, humour, lots of fun illustrations as well (by Tony Ross) which I really loved as well. It is lighthearted pretty much all through but takes on a slightly more serious note towards the end which is a little bittersweet. Ben is pretty likeable, and his parents are a little crazy but fun too. In poking fun at their obsession with the dancing show, Walliams is also I guess poking fun at his own world (I only discovered that he is a judge on Britain’s Got Talent when I wrote a post about this book some time ago). Granny who might look like your typical grandma turns out surprising in her own way, though what she really wants in life is no different from others in her place. I enjoyed her tales about all her jewel heists in various parts of the world. Another thing I liked about the book is that without being preachy, it is able to deliver an important message as well about age and about the relationship between generations—not just grandparents and grandchildren but parents and children as well. I really enjoyed this a lot. The one complaint I had though was that the humour in some places is somewhat on the crass side which I found off-putting, but not all of it, so it didn’t interfere with my reading too much. Gangsta Granny \"Because prancing around like that is stupid,\" said Ben. Mum whimpered a little, and reached for a tissue. \"You're upsetting your mother. Now just be quiet please, Ben, there's a good boy,\" replied Dad firmly, as he turned up the volume on the 14

Gangsta Granny \"In fairness to the boy she does stink of cabbage,\" agreed Mum, as she applied some last minute lip-liner. \"You're not helping, wife,\" muttered Dad. \"At worst my mother has a very slight odour of boiled vegetables.\" \"Can't I come with you?\" pleaded Ben. \"I love ball-whatsit dancing,\" he lied. \"It's called ballroom dancing,\" corrected Dad. \"And you don't love it. You said, and I quote, 'I would rather eat my own bogeys than watch that rubbish'.\" Now, Ben's mum and dad loved ballroom dancing. Sometimes Ben thought they loved it more than they loved him. There was a TV show on Saturday evenings that Mum and Dad never missed called Strictly Stars Dancing, where celebrities would be paired with professional ballroom dancers. 12 To celebrate the book’s 10th anniversary, we’ve teamed up with its publishers, Harper Collins, to create this range of Gangsta Granny Worksheets. They’re a wonderful way to make learning fun and engaging, and are certain to keep your young readers entertained for hours on end! Create an outstanding lesson using our Gangsta Granny Worksheets: With the hinderance and help of an iceberg costume, a toff lobster and a Raj shop special, the action, calamity and chaos surrounds Ben again on another perilous adventure through the dark streets of London. Mr Beetles said of Ross’s illustrations: “These have been bought directly from Ross [by] David Walliams as he’s done each book.” I adored this book. So laugh-out-loud funny, especially for readers with a passing knowledge of Strictly Come Dancing - the UK version of Dancing with the Stars.Our Gangsta Granny Worksheets are the perfect way to immerse children in the grand adventures of Ben and his 'Gangsta Granny' as they attempt to steal the crown jewels. They’re ideal to extend children’s understanding of this fantastic story, while also developing their vocabulary and writing skills. I read this as a bedtime story over a few nights with my children, aged 5 and 8. Ben thinks his granny is a boring old lady, who only likes playing scrabble and eating cabbage but he's about to find out that he has under appreciated Granny. Could she possibly be a gangster? Or even a gangsta?! Why not get started with our Gangsta Granny 60-Second Reads ? This includes five different text extracts alongside accompanying comprehension questions –what a great way to develop children’s depth of understanding! Its a heart warming story about a boy who discovers that his granny is not just about cabbage and scrabble and is an international jewel thief. Together they plan the world's biggest heist - the Crown Jewels! Gangsta Granny Display Banner - Create an eye-catching classroom display to showcase your learners’ hard work with this colourful display banner.

Maybe I would have fared better, if I liked his TV writing (Little Britain), but I am not a fan of that show at all, finding it either mean spirited, exploiting the worst stereotypes or just plain stupid. Sorry. The chance to buy the illustrations will no doubt excite fans as such images are rarely available, not least because the artist donated a vast archive of his work to Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children’s Books, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This comedy drama, the sequel to the 2013 BBC One movie Gangsta Granny, features a stellar cast which includes David himself as Dad, Mike, Sheridan Smith (Four Lives, Cleaning Up) as Mum, Linda, Kevin Bishop (Inside No. 9, Porridge) as Italian dancer Flavio, Maggie Steed (Fisherman’s Friends, Paddington 2) as Queen, Griff Rhys Jones (Future TX, Griff’s Canadian Adventure) as Mr Parker and young Archie Yates (Jojo Rabbit, Home Sweet Home Alone) as grandson Ben. Updated: 29 September 2022 It is a thrill to revisit these characters in a brand new story. I hope families are going to love this comedy adventure story." — David WalliamsGangsta Granny It wouldn't. And now it was getting cold. Cold bits of cabbage, floating around in some cold cabbagy water. \"Erm, it's delicious, thank you,\" replied Ben. \"G00d\" • What a lovely book by David Walliams. 'Gangster Granny' has it all...funny bits...exciting bits..and sad bits. I have just finished reading it with my daughter who is in year 4 and she absolutely loved and couldn't put it down.