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Fing

By David Walliams
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Fing by David Walliams is a whimsical tale about the Meeks, a family with a very demanding daughter, Myrtle, who wants a "Fing." Mr and Mrs Meek embark on a wild adventure to find this mysterious and possibly mythical creature to satisfy their daughter's ever-growing list of wants. Packed with humour and unusual characters, it's a delightful exploration of the absurd lengths parents might go to for their children's desires.
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Fing

The jaw-achingly funny children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a deliciously daft Tall Story of a child who had everything, but still wanted more. Illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.

The mega laugh-out-loud children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams.

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The jaw-achingly funny children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a deliciously daft Tall Story of a child who had everything, but still wanted more. Illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.

Meet the Meeks!

Myrtle Meek has everything she could possibly want. But everything isn’t enough. She wants more, more, MORE! When Myrtle declares she wants a FING, there’s only one problem… What is a FING?

Mr and Mrs Meek will do anything to keep their darling daughter happy, even visit the spooky library vaults to delve into the dusty pages of the mysterious Monsterpedia. Their desperate quest leads to the depths of the jungliest jungle where the rarest creatures can be found. But will they ever find a FING?

An explosively funny, totally surreal Tall Story about two perfectly nice parents and their unbelievably monstrous daughter from the phenomenal bestselling author David Walliams.

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Fing by David Walliams is praised as a delightful children's book that showcases Walliams's signature humour and creativity. It has been noted for its ability to engage young readers with its imaginative storyline. Critics often compare Walliams to Roald Dahl, highlighting his status as a significant figure in contemporary children's literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008349110

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Walliams Young Adult

About the Author

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and become one of the most influential children's writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 40 million copies, and his books translated into 53 languages. Born in London, Tony Ross went to art school in Liverpool. His cartoons have appeared in famous publications the world over. His first book, HUGO AND THE WICKED WINTER, was published in 1972. Tony has since written over 100 books and illustrated over 2000! His creations Towser and The Little Princess have been turned into TV series.

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