The Marvellous Granny Jinks and Me: questions to ask and activities to try
Jada finds a box of magic tricks and discovers Granny's secret past. The Marvellous Granny Jinks and Me is a warm, magical illustrated chapter book.
What age is it for? The Marvellous Granny Jinks and Me is best for ages 6–8. Good for: A grandma with magic tricks.
The Marvellous Granny Jinks and Me (Serena Holly and Selom Sunu)
- Age
- 6-8
- Best for
- A grandma with magic tricks
Read a chapter at a time. Learn a simple magic trick together afterwards.
What it helps with
- Grandparents and family stories
- Magic tricks and practice
- Warmth and humour
- Early 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 did Jada find?”
- “What was Granny’s secret?”
- “Which trick was best?”
- “What went wrong?”
- “What do you love doing with grandparents?”
- “What trick would you learn?”
5-minute activities to try together
Learn a trick
Learn and practise one simple magic trick.
Family secrets
Ask a grandparent about a surprising thing from their past.
Free printables: The Marvellous Granny Jinks and Me worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser (Sophy Henn)
- Best for
- A grandma who is up to no good
- Age
- 6-8
Grandad's Camper (Harry Woodgate)
- Best for
- A grandad's love story, grief and new adventures
- Age
- 4-8
Marge in Charge (Isla Fisher and Eglantine Ceulemans)
- Best for
- A rule-bending babysitter with rainbow hair
- Age
- 5-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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