Gangsta Granny
By David Walliams
Synopsis: Gangsta Granny is a hilarious and heartfelt story of old age, adventure, stolen jewels and swimming the Thames!
Why I like this book: Gangsta Granny is a really fun book about a grandmother her grandson and their adventures as thieves.
Age recommendation: 10-12 years
Synopsis from WorldofDavidWalliams
when stars are scattered
By Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohammed
*Synopsis: The book is about two young brothers who are living in a refugee camp having fled the war in Somalia. They have been separated from their mother and in the story, you see them grow up in the camp as they wait, with desperate hope, to be selected by the United Nations for re-settlement in North America.
Why I like this series: When stars are scattered is a heartwarming and emotional book about two refugee siblings and their life story. I really enjoyed how the story is told and I've read this book over 20 times.
Age recommendation: 10-12 years
*Synopsis from Booksupnorth.com
