Gangsta Granny facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | David Walliams |
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| Illustrator | Tony Ross |
| Publisher | Harper Collins |
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Publication date
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27 October 2011 |
| ISBN | 978-0007371440 |
| Preceded by | Billionaire Boy |
| Followed by | Ratburger |
Gangsta Granny is a funny and exciting children's book written by David Walliams. It was published in 2011 and has amazing illustrations by Tony Ross. The story is about a boy named Ben and his surprising granny!
Contents
Plot Summary
Ben is a boy who really loves plumbing and reading "Plumbing Weekly" magazine. But every Friday, he has to stay at his Granny's house while his parents go to a dancing show. Ben finds these visits quite boring. Granny always serves him cabbage dishes, like cabbage soup or even cabbage chocolate! They also play a lot of Scrabble, and her TV hasn't worked in ages. Ben's parents want him to be a ballet dancer, but Ben dreams of being a plumber.
One day, Ben calls his parents from Granny's house. He asks them to take him home because he's bored. His parents say no. Granny accidentally hears Ben's conversation and feels a bit sad, thinking Ben doesn't like spending time with her.
The next morning, Granny serves Ben boiled eggs, which he doesn't like. He secretly flicks some egg onto the window. Still hungry, Ben looks for something else to eat. He finds a tin of chocolate biscuits. To his surprise, the tin feels very heavy. Ben opens it and finds lots of sparkling diamonds, rings, bracelets, and necklaces inside! He quickly puts the tin back when he hears Granny coming. Ben is totally shocked!
After this, Ben can't wait to visit his Granny again to learn more about the jewels. But when his dad calls Granny, she says she's too busy for Ben to stay over that evening. This makes Ben even more curious about his Granny's secret life!
Book Adaptations
Film Adaptation
The book was made into a 1-hour film for BBC One. It was first shown on December 26, 2013.
Theatre Adaptation
"Gangsta Granny" was also turned into a theatre show. The Birmingham Stage Company created this 130-minute play. It toured around the United Kingdom until July 2017. After that, it was performed at the Garrick Theatre in the West End from July 26 to September 3, 2017.
Ride Adaptation
On March 21, 2020, Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire, England, opened "David Walliams World." This new area is mainly based on the "Gangsta Granny" book. The main attraction is a 4D dark ride called "Gangsta Granny: The Ride." On this ride, guests go on a tour to see the crown jewels. But then, Ben and Granny convince the guests to join them on an exciting adventure to "borrow" the crown jewels! The opening of this ride was delayed until spring 2021.
Images for kids
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Facade of the Gangsta Granny Ride
