Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths: questions to ask and activities to try
Danny's grandmother arrives from China and moves into his room. Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths is a prize-winning, funny story about family.
What age is it for? Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths is best for ages 8–11. Good for: A grandmother arrives from China and shares his room.
Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths (Maisie Chan)
- Age
- 8-11
- Best for
- A grandmother arrives from China and shares his room
Read a chapter a night. Talk about how Danny and Nai Nai find ways to communicate.
What it helps with
- Grandparents and family
- Chinese-British identity
- Communication without a shared language
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What does Danny love?”
- “Who came to stay?”
- “How did he feel at first?”
- “How did they communicate?”
- “What did they share?”
- “What would you teach a grandparent?”
5-minute activities to try together
No-words game
Communicate with a family member only through drawings.
Family recipe
Cook a dish from a grandparent's childhood.
Free printables: Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths worksheet and activity pack
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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