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Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths

By Maisie Chan

Danny’s maths-hating world changes when his surprising new roommate arrives from China.

heartwarming humorous insightful

Genres

Friendship/Family Humour Realistic Fiction

What is Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths about?

Eleven-year-old Danny Chung loves drawing but dislikes maths, much to his parents' dismay. His world is upended when his ex-maths-champion grandmother, Nai Nai, arrives from China and shares his room. Despite language barriers and initial reluctance, Danny discovers unexpected common ground with Nai Nai, leading to a heartwarming journey of family bonding and self-discovery.

About the author

Maisie Chan is a British author who loves writing exciting stories for young readers. She is best known for her book 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths', which won awards and has made lots of children laugh. Maisie enjoys creating characters who go on big adventures and discover new things about themselves and the world.

Pages

288 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2021

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