Gangsta Granny: Limited Gift Edition of David Walliams’ Bestselling Children’s Book

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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. Gangsta Granny us' not 'one of them'. He was so full of life and laughter, Raj seemed a world away from parents and teachers and all the grown-ups who felt they could tell you off because they were bigger than you. \"Just because your granny 1s old, young Ben,\" said Raj, \"doesn't mean that she is boring. I am getting on a bit myself. And whenever I have met your granny I have found her to be a very interesting lady.\" \"But-\" \"Don't be too hard on her, Ben,\" pleaded Raj. \"We will all be old one day. Even you. And I'm sure your granny will have a secret or two. Old people always do...\" •

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 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\" • Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! is the latest David Walliams book to be commissioned by the BBC following Mr Stink, Gangsta Granny, The Boy In The Dress, Billionaire Boy, Grandpa’s Great Escape and The Midnight Gang. Gangsta Granny suffers from the same problems: It uses the lowest common denominators to gain as wide an audience as possible that it overshoots at those who actually prefer to think for themselves and ask questions. Case in point: Ben's parents are such unlikely caricatures of adults in their obsession with (and reduction to) ballroom dancing, it is painful. And though his grandmother's secret past as a thief might be a funny idea in itself (just not very original), her other persona of 'granny' is such a stereotype it should not have made it past the first editor. The BBC can announce the commission of Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! an adaptation of the hugely popular 2021 children’s book written by David Walliams.

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Cabbagy Water 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. \"I don't know why you don't give up on this pipe dream of becoming a plumber, Ben, and think about dancing professionally,\" said Mum, her lip-liner scrawling across her cheek as the car bounced over a particularly bumpy speed bump. Mum had a habit of applying make-up in the car, which meant she often arrived somewhere looking like a clown. \"Maybe, just maybe, you could end up on Strictly!\" added Mum excitedly. 13 We’ve teamed up with book publishers, Harper Collins, to bring you this lovely collection of writing frames. Each writing frame features Gangsta Granny characters from David Walliams’ popular book. They’re the ideal resource to add to your classroom wall, creating an eye-catching display of your learners’ hard work. Cabbagy Water 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. Ben's mum worked at the local nail salon, 'Gail's Nails'. Because there weren't many customers, Mum and the other lady who worked there (unsurprisingly called Gail) spent most days doing each other's nails. Buffing, cleaning, tnmmmg, moisturising, coating, sealing, polishing, filing, lacquering, extending and painting. They were doing things to each other's nails all day long (unless Flavio Flavioli was on daytime TV). That meant Mum would always come home with extremely long multi­ coloured plastic extensions on the end of her fingers. 15 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.

He added: “He’s a good draughtsman first of all. But they’re lively, distinctive, quirky, funny, charming. Adults can see the work objectively, but kids are delighted by him. He dances before their eyes.” urn:lcp:gangstagranny0002wall:epub:ba027877-0039-41be-bbeb-e8936babf81a Foldoutcount 0 Identifier gangstagranny0002wall Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t17n0d233 Invoice 1652 Isbn 9780007371440 Mystery and Wonder 3) Squeeze a t-,�:yyoamuroufnintgeorf toothpa5te on a nd place fi, nger in mouth . /1,/� 4j Move th e tr ace of toothpaste a round your /�4/ -;____ �\\,�·( f(i C�: ·1'�]\"\" ; ) mouth with your tongue 6) Turn off th e t ap 43Gangsta Granny is a British children's comedy fiction book, written by David Walliams, illustrated by Tony Ross and published by HarperCollins. Publication date: 27 October 2011. Gangsta Granny Descriptive Word Mat - Extend children’s descriptive vocabulary using this word mat, featuring interesting adjectives about the various settings and characters.

Are you reading Gangsta Granny with your class? Or, maybe you're reading through this novel at home with your children. Either way, these lovely Writing Frames are the perfect way to make your children’s work on the story stand out. Gangsta Granny Display Banner - Finish off your Gangsta Granny display with our colourful banner featuring lovely character illustrations. They're ideal to use with children aged 7 to 11 years old, and have been designed in line with the National Curriculum. This means you can trust that they’re relevant and stimulating for your little learners.Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2021-02-06 13:01:10 Associated-names Ross, Tony, illustrator Bookplateleaf 0010 Boxid IA40056512 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier