Written by one of the most beloved and bestselling children’s authors in Dutch history this heartwarming and hilariously sharp family story has captured the imagination of kids, parents, and critics alike. LITTLE GANGSTER tells the story of Rick Boskamp -a last name as typically Dutch as “Johnson” or “Anderson” is in the U.S.- a sweet, awkward kid who gets relentlessly bullied at school. But when Rick’s dad gets a new job in a different town, everything changes. After secretly watching an old-school mafia movie, Rick comes up with a bold plan: they’ll move… and reinvent themselves as a mob family [continue reading below]
His mild-mannered father becomes a feared mafia accountant. Rick walks into his new school like a made man. And amazingly… everyone buys it. Until one day, the worst bully from Rick’s old life shows up, ready to blow his cover. This is a hilarious, heartwarming, and wildly original family adventure about identity, courage, and the fantasy of becoming someone entirely new.