Books by David Walliams

Book SynopsisMillions of young readers have loved the World’s Worst Children tales and revelled in the World’s Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds – now prepare for…THE WORLD’S WORST PARENTS! From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross.

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Book SynopsisGo back in time with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save the day1940. Britain is at war with Nazi Germany.Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there's one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla.With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude.Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plotJoin David Walliams on this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph “Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air” – The Sun ‘Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories’ Metro “A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit” – Evening Standard "Well written, funny, touching" – Observer "A passionate celebration of individuality" – Telegraph "Believable characters and a story that's original and intriguing” ***** – Heat “Charming, funny” – The Times “Has a lovely, Dahlian fluency to it” – Time Out

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams a timeless adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are ludicrous, the school dinners are disgusting and the teachers are terrifying.When Larker is sent to the school, she quickly realises that VERY odd things are going on involving sinister Science teacher Doctor Doktur, a secret cave and a Monsterfication Machine'. Can Larker unravel the teacher's wicked plot?Trade Review PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books … they will become classics.” Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" The Sun

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Book SynopsisHowl with laughter and squeal with delight at this monstrously funny picture book and audio CD from number one bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! Performed by David Walliams perfect for sharing at Halloween!Howler is a SMALL werewolf with a BIG problem.He is just not SCARY! And that makes him the odd one out at Monster SchoolBut when Howler finds some new friends, he discovers that being the ODD one out might just make him the COOLEST one of allWith giggles on every page, this hilarious new picture book is perfect for ALL little monsters.

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Book SynopsisThree fabulously funny picture books in one box set!Cuddle up for giggles before bedtime with these three favourite picture books from NUMBER ONE bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross.With fun and laughter on every page, this is the perfect to gift to share with young children.Includes:The Slightly Annoying ElephantThe First Hippo on the MoonThe Bear Who Went Boo!

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Book SynopsisDare you enter the world of MONSTERS?The beloved World's Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You've met the world's worst children, the world's worst parents, the world's worst teachers and the world's worst pets but are you ready for the world's worst monsters?If you don't like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams, and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower.The World's Worst Pets was the bestselling children's book of 2022 (UK TCM Chart, 27 December 2022). David Walliams was most recently UK Children's number one bestseller with Robodog (TCM Chart, 11 April 2023).Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE WORLD’S WORST SERIES: “For kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” Independent “This really is Walliams at his most silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans” Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” Daily Express “Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” Independent

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Book SynopsisFrom million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure.Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would:- make rude noises from BOTH ENDS- pick his nose with his little toe- eat the skins of bananas, hurling out the tasty part inside.NASA's scientists thought he'd be the PERFECT chimp to send into space. Little did Chump know that he had been selected for a deadly-dangerous mission. If a chimp could orbit Earth, then chances were a human could too.With Chump the chimp at the controls of a spacecraft, what could possibly go wrong? As it turned out, EVERYTHING.Blast off with Chump, and encounter dog space pirates, evil insects, and the silliest chimpanzee who ever lived in this wildly funny space opera, fully illustrated in fantastic colour.David Walliams was most recently Children's number one bestseller with The Blunders TCM Chart, 14 October 2023).

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Book SynopsisGo back to the Space Race with No.1 bestselling author David Walliams for a breathless cinematic adventure full of mystery, action, laughs and surprises and a secret that could change the course of historyAmerica. The 1960s.Stuck on a remote farm with her awful aunt, twelve-year-old orphan Ruth spends every night gazing at the stars, dreaming of adventure.One night she spots a flying saucer blazing across the sky before crash-landing in a field. When the spaceship opens and reveals a mysterious alien, all Ruth's dreams come true.But does this visitor from another planet have a giant secret?Spaceboy is a hilarious and action-packed tale for readers in any solar system.David Walliams was most recently Children's #1bestseller with The World''s Worst Pets (TCM chart: 30 April 2022)Trade Review“An epic adventure that’s out of this world as a space-obsessed girl in 1960s America spots a flying saucer in trouble” Waterstones Best Books of the Year 2022 PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” Telegraph “His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air” Sun “Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories” Metro “A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit” Evening Standard “Well written, funny, touching” Observer “A passionate celebration of individuality” Telegraph “Charming, funny” The Times “Has a lovely, Dahlian fluency to it” Time Out

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Book SynopsisEnter a world of superheroes and villains in this action-packed comic caper from No.1 bestselling author David Walliams and meet Robodog: the future of crime fighting!Welcome to the city of Bedlam. Enter if you dare!Bedlam is one of the most dangerous places on Earth home to a host of wicked villains. Nothing and nobody is safe from these evil criminals. The city needs its own superhero to defeat the supervillains. But who?Robodog!He's the newest recruit at the Police Dog School, and supercharged for adventure. But can he stop the most feared duo in Bedlam, and their evil plans to ruin the city . . .?

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Book Synopsis Million-copy bestseller David Walliams’ funniest book yet – a laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air” Sun “Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories” Metro “A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit” Evening Standard “Well written, funny, touching” Observer “A passionate celebration of individuality” Telegraph “Charming, funny” The Times

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Book SynopsisFrom million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery with thrills, spills and laughs galore.Dilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder-mystery novel.Sherlock Holmes is her favourite detective. She even named her dog Watson after his faithful companion, and trained him to sniff out clues and follow trails.So far, Dilly and Watson haven't cracked many cases beyond lost cats, or missing biscuits that turned out to have been eaten all along.But now the detective duo find themselves on a luxury ocean liner bound for London. A thousand passengers. A thousand miles of ocean around them. It''s the perfect place for a murderOr two. Or three. Or four. Or MORE!

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Book SynopsisThis New York Times bestseller from David Walliams, the UK’s #1 bestselling children’s author and “the heir to Roald Dahl” (The Spectator), launched his books stateside in a big way!Walliams makes going to the dentist a wacky adventure with his signature humor—this is one dentist appointment you don’t want to miss.Something strange is happening in Alfie''s town. Instead of shiny coins from the Tooth Fairy, kids are waking up to dead slugs, live spiders, and other dreadfully icky things under their pillows.Who would do something so horrific? Alfie is sure that Miss Root, the creepy new dentist in town, is behind it all. There''s nothing Alfie hates more than going to the dentist, but to solve this mystery, he may have to book a dreaded appointment….

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Book SynopsisHailed as “the heir to Roald Dahl” by The Spectator, the UK’s #1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams, will have fans of Jeff Kinney and Rachel Renee Russell in stitches!David Walliams burst on to the American scene with his New York Times bestseller Demon Dentist, and now he’s bringing his signature humor to the sick ward in The Midnight Gang.Tom lands in the hospital with a nasty bump on the head after a gym class accident. And things only get worse when he meets the hospital staff, including the wicked matron of the children’s ward.. But luckily, Tom’s time in the hospital will be anything but boring when he discovers that his fellow patients turn the awful ward into the most wondrous world after lights out Join the Midnight Gang as they make their wildest dreams come true!

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Book SynopsisThe UK''s #1 bestselling children''s author, David Walliams, is back with a fantastical tale of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy on a quest to save the world—chock-full of Walliams’s unmistakable humor and perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Roald Dahl.The kingdom has fallen into darkness.Prince Alfred has never left the safety of Buckingham Palace. But there are strange goings on inside the palace walls—and Alfred’s life is about to change forever.In the dead of night something terrible stalks the corridors. When Alfred’s beloved mother the queen is dragged off to the Tower of London, the boy must summon all his courage to embark on an epic quest to save her… and the entire world.

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Book SynopsisThe UK''s #1 bestselling children''s author, David Walliams, is back with a fantastical tale of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy on a quest to save the world?chock-full of Walliams?s unmistakable humor and perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Roald Dahl.The kingdom has fallen into darkness.Prince Alfred has never left the safety of Buckingham Palace. But there are strange goings on inside the palace walls?and Alfred?s life is about to change forever.In the dead of night something terrible stalks the corridors. When Alfred?s beloved mother the queen is dragged off to the Tower of London, the boy must summon all his courage to embark on an epic quest to save her? and the entire world.

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Book SynopsisCuddle up with this heartwarming and hilarious picture book from NUMBER ONE bestselling author David Walliams, gloriously illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower. This charming story of a little panda on a big adventure will delight readers young and old.Trade ReviewOne morning, deep in the forest, a beautiful baby panda was born. The panda was different to all the others as he had dazzling orange fur. ‘I will call you ... Marmalade!’ his mummy whispered ... Meet Marmalade, the little panda who goes on a big adventure to find out where he belongs. Enjoy sharing this endearing picture-book story with your special someones, big and little – from master storyteller David Walliams. -- Cyhoeddwr: Atebol

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Book SynopsisA fun and adventure novel about superheroes and villains by popular author, David Walliams. You will meet Robodog, the best police dog in the world - one who does everything his masters ask him. A novel aimed at readers over 7 years old in a Welsh translation by Dewi Wyn Williams.

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Book SynopsisJoin the DINO DISCO in this boisterously funny, colourful picture book from NUMBER ONE bestselling author David Walliams, gloriously illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower. This STOMPING good read packed full of DINOSAURS will delight readers young and old.

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Book SynopsisA new picture book by David Walliams and Adam Stower - a sequel to Bwystfilod Bach/Little Monsters. A funny story, full of monsters - BIG and SMALL!

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Book SynopsisMeet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people.

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Book SynopsisA Welsh adaptation by Dewi Wyn Williams of The Ice Monster by David Walliams. When Elsi hears that a mamoth from the North Pole is roaming the town's streets, she is determined to find out more!Trade ReviewLLUNDAIN 1899 Stori am berthynas plentyn amddifad deng mlwydd oed a mamoth deng mil o flynyddoedd oed ... Plentyn amddifad sy’n byw ar strydoedd Llundain yn Oes Fictoria yw Elsi. Pan mae’n clywed am y Mamoth Mawr – creadur gwlanog a ddarganfuwyd ym Mhegwn y Gogledd – mae hi’n benderfynol o ddarganfod mwy amdano ... Yn fuan, daw Elsi wyneb yn wyneb â’r mamoth hynafol, a dyma gychwyn antur fythgofiadwy – o Lundain, ar draws y moroedd mawr, i Begwn y Gogledd. Mae’r stori gyffrous hon yn dangos bod arwyr i’w cael ym mhob lliw a llun! -- Cyhoeddwr: Atebol

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