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Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!

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About this listen

‘Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message’ Daily Mail

‘Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart’ Guardian

The new children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel to the much-loved and bestselling Gangsta Granny.

Winner, Best Children’s Audiobook, New York Festival Radio Awards

Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny. She was a cabbage enthusiast, a Scrabble partner… and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on. Then something inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat? But that’s impossible…?

Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure, which will have readers on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel the mystery of the return of The Black Cat.

This first ever sequel from David Walliams will delight new fans, as well as the millions of readers that have loved Gangsta Granny.

©2021 David Walliams (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Multi-generational Family Mystery Mystery & Suspense Comedy Funny Witty Cats Adventure

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I really liked listening to this book it is amazing I love it 😁

I have enjoyed this book

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David has really brought it up this year. Full stars. My daughter loves his stories. Amazing author hope more like this come out.

Amazing

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I love David Walliams, all his books are brilliant but Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! Is the best.

THE BEST BOOK EVER

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I listened to this twice - once on my own, then again over the Christmas holidays travelling in the car, with a 4 and 10 year old avidly listening.

A good continuation of Ben's story, this. You don't HAVE to know the first but it does help - Ben's grief at losing his much-loved Grandma is present even a year later. His parents are still ballroom mad. He still wants to be a plumber. Life goes on as normal... but then 'someone' starts stealing important items again... and it's not Ben and his Gran (oh yes - spoiler from book 1: she was a jewel thief!).

With a neighbour watch on his case, and Raj the shopkeeper (wahey!) by his side, Ben wants to find out who is taking over his Granny's role and clear his name (somehow just an accusation means he's a suspect).

The cast of characters all take on their fair shame of amusing scenes and lines, from PC Fudge all the way up to... well, people of high influence, shall we say? There's also the very funny ballroom costumes to enjoy as Ben can't escape his parents' preoccupation with all that glitters.

I did think Granny's friend was a bit of a wasted opportunity, I was hoping for more from her. Also I felt the ending with Ben's parents suddenly seeming a lot more loving and attentive seemed forced and didn't fit their characters/the entirety of the plot at all.

But this is much less madcap than a few of Walliams' recent titles, and gives the reader what they want, with oodles of laughs and a flowing, very easy-to-read story that even quite young children can follow and laugh at. And yes, Walliams' plugs his Walliamsictionary title, as always.

The audiobook is nicely narrated by a cast of famous names, including the author, and is great for the car or to read along with.

Nice to see Raj getting a good sidekick role and lots of 'air time'. This one will make a good TV Christmas special, of course.

For ages 7-12 (though younger will love listening).

With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.

Entertaining sequel with plenty of Raj

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I loved it but thought I was weird why would a trophy be in wembely when did England last win a trophy I loved it though

funny

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This book is so good I have read it 3 times you don’t even need to know the first book x

Amazing

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This book Ian amazing! I love it so much! I recommend this for young children!

Amazing!

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My children enjoyed this story so much. We can't wait to hear more stories.

highly recommend

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It was so funny when raj tried to do the queen’s voice
I didn’t really like the last bit sorry
I really loved when raj acted like a police officer in his pjs

Gangsta Granny strikes again

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We love David Walliams it’s a great book to carry on the first one,the best David walliams book yet!

Great story

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