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The World’s Worst Monsters

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The World’s Worst Monsters by David Walliams is a delightful children's book featuring a collection of humorous tales about some of the most outrageously naughty and mischievous monsters imaginable. Each story is designed to entertain and amuse young readers with its whimsical characters and amusing antics. Walliams' imaginative storytelling and vibrant illustrations combine to create a captivating reading experience for children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love tales about fantastical creatures filled with adventure, humour, and a hint of mischief. Young readers keen on discovering new worlds filled with the wildest, most unexpected inhabitants will find this story particularly entertaining and engaging.

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The World’s Worst Monsters

Dare you enter the world of MONSTERS?

A new fiercely funny fantastical illustrated book of stories for kids, the latest from the bestselling author of The Blunders

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Dare 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).

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The World’s Worst Monsters by David Walliams is praised for its engaging silliness, making it ideal for fans of his previous works. The book offers a blend of laugh-out-loud humour and delightfully repulsive content, which captivates young readers. Walliams’ trademark big ideas and abundant illustrations ensure the book is a page-turner, even for those reluctant to read for pleasure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008581633

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Adam Stower
  • Illustrated by Adam Stower

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

David Walliams is a literary phenomenon whose books have sold more than fifty-three million copies worldwide and have been translated into fifty-five languages.

Adam Stower is an award-winning illustrator who has collaborated with David Walliams on Little Monsters, Marmalade, The World’s Worst Pets, Spaceboy, Grannysaurus and Robodog.

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