Age rating and parents' guide:Gangsta Granny
by David Walliams
Ages 9–11
Gangsta Granny by David Walliams is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Gentle bereavement at end.
Ben dreads staying with his cabbage-obsessed grandmother every Friday evening, convinced she is the most boring person alive. Everything changes when he stumbles upon a tin full of diamonds and discovers she is actually an international jewel thief with eyes on the Crown Jewels. Teaming up for an audacious heist brings the pair close together. Packed with silly humour, cheeky jokes, and real warmth, this story delivers fast-paced laughs alongside a genuinely touching look at the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Gentle bereavement at end
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Mystery & Detective
- Action & Adventure
Reading mood
- Adventurous
- Mysterious
Good to talk about
- Family
- Mystery & Detective
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