Gangsta Granny: The beloved bestseller from David Walliams celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2021

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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 stereo. Inevitably, a Strictly CD was playing. 50 Golden Greats from the Hit TV Show was emblazoned on the cover. Ben hated the CD, not least because he had heard it a million times. In fact, he had heard it so many times it was like torture. Sign up to The World of David Walliams today and we’ll ensure you’re the first to hear the latest Walliams news, including upcoming events, special offers and school discounts. a b c "David Walliams' Gangsta Granny commissioned for BBC One". BBC. 26 April 2013 . Retrieved 24 October 2013. This was a read which both my children enjoyed. There were a few gross references, to breaking wind mostly, which are always a winner with children. It's a good book to read aloud, but be prepared to do some voices, because it works much better if you're willing to put some effort into it! Look at the labelled diagram of granny. Could you create a similar diagram for another character in the book, or from another story?

Find out what might happen to your teeth if you only pretended to brush them as Ben does in the story. 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. 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! Due to his obnoxious parents’ desire to have the night to themselves once per week (so they can watch their celebrity dance shows on the telly) Ben is shipped off to his grandmother’s bungalow every Friday evening. Ben hates spending time with his granny; she’s boring and smells of cabbage. Things change, though, when Ben discovers his boring granny used to be an international jewel thief. I should have rated this book 3 and a half but I couldn't. This book is good and the funny thing was when Granny farted.

Irreverant and charming, this is a hilarious and surprisingly touching story about secrets, love and life. Whether you’re looking for fun activities to do at home with your children or in school with your class, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve teamed up with Harper Collins to bring you a range of fantastic ready-made activities themed around the book ‘Gangsta Granny’, written by David Walliams. Here are just a few that we think you’ll enjoy:

The author gives a step-by-step guide for pretending to brush your teeth. Can you write a set of instructions which show people how to brush their teeth properly? Don’t talk about your granny like that,” said Dad weakly, his fat stomach pushed up against the steering wheel of the family’s little brown car. Oh, well, come in then,” she muttered. “Now, I’ve set up the Scrabble board and for your tea, I’ve got your favourite… cabbage soup!” Granny dies, and her jewellery box is donated to charity. Ben reads at his local newsagent's that a jewellery box worth millions had been anonymously left at a charity shop. Granny's legacy is remembered at Christmas, when the Queen delivers a message saying that young people should be more caring towards the elderly, in which she indirectly mentions her meeting with Ben and Granny in the Tower of London. Even for non-Strictly fans, the laughter works on every level. Maybe the portrayal of the Queen stalking the corridors of the Tower of London at midnight gave her the courage to join in the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremonies accompanying James Bond to sky-dive into the stadium… Yes, ma’am, you were perfectly (and respectfully) portrayed.

How might granny be feeling when she hears Ben tell his parents that he doesn’t want to stay with her? Think of different words to describe her emotions. Draw a picture of how granny’s face might look at that time. 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?! Draw a map of the Tower of London and use it to show how Ben and his granny might have broken in to the Jewel House. it was funny, educative (pigs almost do NOT have sweat glands) and emotional and it was a little bit deep too. If you’re looking for some exciting activities to keep boredom at bay, then you’ve definitely come to the right place! Scroll down for a treasure trove of fantastic activities, all inspired by David Walliams’ tremendous tales.

Walliams is a clever writer. He hides all sorts of moral lessons (which I usually hate) in his books and always with a light touch. In this book Ben loves his Granny but he thinks she's boring. She cooks disgusting-smelling cabbage soup and plays endless games of Scrabble. But... she has a biscuit tin of shiny jewels, or perhaps they are just glittery glass, only at the end do you find out. And so their joint career as jewel thieves on a mobility scooter attempting to steal the Crown Jewels begins. They are caught! But the Queen intervenes. She turns out to be quite an interesting lady who gets them off the hook! Watch this video in which the author answers questions and reads part of the book. Think of some questions that you would like to ask:Anyone who thinks that all grannies do is wear mauve and play Scrabble will laugh out loud” Telegraph Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! is a hilarious and wonderfully entertaining adventure, featuring many of the much-loved characters from the original cast... Look at granny’s recipe for cabbage cake. Can you create a recipe for something that tastes much nicer? It was an amazing imaginable story! To be honest I don't necessarily like reason books cause its boring but this book has intrigued me!! Please keep writing things like it Thank you Ever since he had been old enough to hold things, Ben had loved plumbing... But he always felt like a disappointment to his mum and dad.

The car came to a halt, and Ben slowly turned his head towards the bungalow. Looking expectantly out of the living-room window was Granny. Waiting. Waiting. She was always waiting by the window for him to arrive. How long has she been there? thought Ben. Since last week? Watch this video in which the author shares his writing tips. Can you use some of these tips in your own writing?Granny waved and gave Ben a little smile, which his grumpy face just about permitted him to reluctantly return. In fact, if there was a fire in their house, and Mum could only save either a sparkly gold tap-shoe once worn by Flavio Flavioli (the shiny, tanned dancer and heartbreaker from Italy who appeared on every series of the hit TV show) or her only child, Ben thought she would probably go for the shoe. Tonight, his mum and dad were going to an arena to see Strictly Stars Dancing live on stage. a b c Eames, Tom (24 October 2013). "Miranda Hart, Joanna Lumley join David Walliams's 'Gangsta Granny' ". Digital Spy . Retrieved 24 October 2013.