Gangsta Granny

How does the heist at the Tower of London impact the relationship between Granny and Ben? What are they both hoping to gain from the experience, and how are their expectations met or changed?

How do Ben and Granny use their interests and skills to plan their heist together? How does this create another bonding experience for them?

The author maintains a comedic tone in most of Gangsta Granny. How does the use of humor help convey the author’s messages to his target audience? How might the story have differed without its more exaggerated or comedic elements?

While Ben and Granny are very different, they also have some similarities. Name three personality traits that Ben and Granny have in common and explain how these traits contribute to their shared experiences.

At the beginning of the story, Ben believes that all elderly people are “boring,” but he changes his mind when he gets to know Granny better. Does Granny also begin the story misjudging Ben? Does her perception of Ben change by the end? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Ben has a troubled relationship with his parents. How does this contribute to his dynamic with Granny? How and why does his relationship with his parents change throughout the story?

What does Walliams try to convey about the value of intergenerational relationships? How does Ben’s dynamic with Granny benefit him in ways his relationship with his parents or other children don’t?

How are the primary conflicts within the story solved? Have each of the central characters changed by the end, and how?