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Billionaire Boy

By David Walliams
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Billionaire Boy by David Walliams tells the story of Joe Spud, a 12-year-old who is the richest boy in the country but yearns for friendship more than wealth. Despite his extraordinary life with endless luxuries, Joe discovers that money can't buy everything, especially genuine connections. The tale explores themes of friendship, happiness, and the true value of wealth in a humorous and touching way.
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You might enjoy this book if you love humour intertwined with heartfelt lessons. It’s a delightful story about a young boy who has all the money in the world but realises that true friendship and happiness aren't things money can buy. If you appreciate tales with quirky characters and a touching message, this could be a great read for you.

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Billionaire Boy

A hilarious, touching and extraordinary new fable from David Walliams, number one bestseller and one of the fastest growing children’s author across the globe.

The Sunday Times bestselling hilarious story of friendship and fortune, perfect for children ages 9+

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A hilarious, touching, and extraordinary new fable from David Walliams, number one bestseller and one of the fastest growing children’s authors across the globe.

Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact.

You see, Joe's rich. Really, really rich. Joe's got his own bowling alley, his own cinema, even his own butler who is also an orangutan. He's the wealthiest twelve-year-old in the land.

Yes, Joe has absolutely everything he could possibly want. But there’s just one thing he really needs: a friend…

Billionaire Boy is an engaging story of wealth, friendship, and the true values in life, capturing the imagination and hearts of children and adults alike.

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Billionaire Boy by David Walliams is praised for its witty and heartwarming storytelling. It successfully blends humour with moral lessons, drawing comparisons to the style of Roald Dahl and creating an enjoyable experience for readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007371082

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Walliams Featured In Stock Kid's Books New Zealand's Best Selling Books

About the Author

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and has 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 45 million copies, and his books translated into 55 languages. Collectively across his titles, David has celebrated 70 weeks (non-consecutive) at number one in the overall book charts and more than 200 weeks (non-consecutive) at number one in the Children’s charts – an achievement no other children’s writer has reached.

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!

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