Customer Reviews

Gangsta Granny

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This is a great story. I really like Walliams's work for children, and I am very impressed that a man with no children (yet) is able to really "get" what children like and what they laugh at. All his stories seem to have a slightly maudlin quality at some point, which is a bit cringe-worthy, but this is a great story for the 6 to 10 year old range, and so are all the others he has written. I recommend the audio-books because Walliams reads his own work really well. We are now hoping that he writes a story specifically about Raj the marvellous shopkeeper who pops up in all the books.

Another SUCCESS for David Walliams. Perfect to engage those readers who hate reading. My Class have been caught, 'hook line and sinker' with his books. Ideal for guided reading and audio listening skills in class. My whole class are now looking forward to the next book by David Walliams because they are so caught up with this author's way of writing that captures young minds instantly and is a 110% encouragement to read. Recommended to all class teachers for english and guided reading.

Great book for my 12 year old Grandson, he thinks his Nan is the best!Good stocking filler, viewed David Williams on Jonathon Ross show when he read a short preview, and decided there & then to Purchase Gansta Granny as soon as it came out, when he's read it I think I might borrow it.Great Author.

My first recognition of David Walliams was as a comedy actor on TV, then I was very impressed by his cross-channel swim, and by his increasing involvement in other physical events and support of charities. I can now add to my admiration the writing of children's books - after a sneak read of `Gangsta Granny' which is to be a Christmas stocking-filler for one of my grandchildren. It is most attractively presented with superb dustwrapper, endpapers (hardback) and illustrations, and inside the same techniques of spoofs and caricature are evident as in `Little Britain' for which David Walliams was a co-writer.

`Gangsta Granny' is essentially an outrageously funny story, but it is spiced-up with emotion and poignancy and there is sympathetic consideration of the elderly, illness and death. Behind a storyline appealing to children with straightforward language and dialogue there are personal interjections by the author to influence behaviour - not least to encourage readership, but also dealing with preconceptions and intolerance, and the bringing about of transformation of attitudes and relationships. However narrative skilfully avoids preaching, and with up to date references to TV programs and personalities it remains a slapstick story for kids.

Outstanding. This book is incredible. It is funny, adventurous, full of action and has loads of mystery. It is hard to put it down.

There is one cliff-hanger after another and unexpected events throughout; you can't get enough. Why get four different types of books when you can get an all-in-one?

The main characters in this book are Ben and his Granny. Ben dreads staying with his Granny every Friday night. Then accidentally he finds out his Granny has a dark secret. A dark secret that he is now part of... the biggest, most daring crime ever.

This book has amazing description and incredible character development. It is just long enough that you get into the book; but short enough that you don't get bored.

My only criticism is that it takes a bit of time to get into the story. The book takes your mind on all sorts of adventures.

By Jacob

this was a brilliant book the had my sides splitting and then my tears rolling (both of these not litretly) david waliams books are the only books that actually make me laugh out loud.
verdict: wonderfull book.

I listened to the audio CD of this book before intending to send it to my grandson. It is fun and entertaining. However I will not be sending it to him as the book has a sad end. He would be in tears ). If I were to read this book to my 8 year old grandson I would change the end to Granny moving into an Old Folks home where she spends her days tunnelling out just like in The Great Escape) using plastic spoons from the dining hall that she steals every breakfast time. For me, it is a good, original story spoilt by a sad end.

Wow my daughter didn't put the book down until she read it from cover to cover. David Walliams is a genius!!!! In this day and age of computer games and iPads forever enticing our children away from good old fashioned books I was so surprised to see my 10yr old totally engrossed in the book! Just goes to prove you can' t beat the feel and smell of printed paper. Hilariously funny book; highly recommend to both adults and children!

Absolutely brilliant book!! A pure classic from David Walliams. I was addicted to this book and found it exciting yet mysterious. I would recommend this book to anyone from 9-12 yrs. I found the ending quite sad but happy in a way. - This review was just written by my 11 year old son who has had his head buried in the book since he came home from school! A gift for him which I would highly recommended to parents who want to see their children absorbed in reading! A********

Bought this for our granddaughter for Christmas - as she laughed her way through Mr Stink, how could I not buy Gansta Granny - such a great title, especially coming from us!! Next on list, the last two remaining David Walliams books - such a talent!!