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David Walliams
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks (9 Jun 2011)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 000737108X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007371082
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Praise for BILLIONAIRE BOY:

"A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year

“Guaranteed to appeal to youngsters … definitely another hit for Walliams.” – Express

Praise for MR STINK:

“A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious” Amanda Craig, The Times

“Comic genius… A joy for kids both big and small.” Edinburgh Evening News

“A funny and very readable book” Financial Times

“A joy” Time Out

“A delight from start to finish… a new Roald Dahl” The Times

“Even adults will find themselves chuckling at this outstanding book. And the illustrations rock!” Heat

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Praise for BILLIONAIRE BOY: "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" -- Telegraph Books of the Year "Guaranteed to appeal to youngsters ! definitely another hit for Walliams." -- Express Praise for MR STINK: "A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale! hilarious" Amanda Craig, The Times "Comic genius! A joy for kids both big and small." Edinburgh Evening News "A funny and very readable book" Financial Times "A joy" Time Out "A delight from start to finish! a new Roald Dahl" The Times "Even adults will find themselves chuckling at this outstanding book. And the illustrations rock!" Heat

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79 of 80 people found the following review helpful
By Lanoir TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
There have been many books that we have read together at bedtime that the kids did not want to stop when it is time for "lights off". However, ther have been far fewer that I willingly carried on ploughing through - too good to put down.
My 7 year old could not get enough of this and has twice asked to have it reread (have not given in yet but I know I will soon.) The truth is that the bed time reading slot rolled on two nights in a row - afterwhich the book was finished.

It is a simple enough story about a family whose life changes thanks to his father's breakthrough product - wet and dry loo paper which brings in the pennies. Sadly the huge increase in family cash results in his parents' divorce and Joe becoming a very spoilt but singularly unhappy 12 year old. Yes, he has everything except friends.

What makes this book stand out is the peppering of humour that appeals to adults - ensuite bathrooms to the ensuite bathrooms.... There are touches of the kind of cringe worthy embarassment faced by Saphy in Absolutely Fabulous. Added to this are the simple black and white illustrations which kept my 3 year old interested too (though I doubt she understood the whole story and became a bit concerned about Joe's school uniform at his posh school.)
Joe and his dad find themselves in one difficult situation after another but as you might expect - the key message is that money does not buy happiness - something that cannot be re-iterated enough in today's materialistic society.
You won't regret buying this, it will be read again and again...an instant classic.
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Format:Hardcover
I started reading this book yesterday evening and I've just finished it. (one day later). I thought it was really good, very funny and fast paced. I couldn't put it down as I needed to know how it ended. It's about a boy Joe,who has everything, except friends, he attends a posh private school where everyone is either the son of Prince Charles or extremely rich. They have ridiculously posh lessons such as talking about who is the best friend of Prince Charles and going around for an hour with their noses in the air. The moral of the story is that money can't make you friends or give you a cuddle. I really enjoyed this book.
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Format:Hardcover
I would recommend it for 6-11 year olds.

I am 10 1/2 and It is a very easy read although the book seems thick, the actual text is quite big.

It's a funny book but there are some sad bits, there is no horror in the book.
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Brilliant
Absolute genius by David Walliams.
Kept my 11yr old boy hooked for days. For those of you who read Roald Dahl as kids yourself, and wished he'd written more, well here's your... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Joeyjo
Best book...
I thought Mr StinK couldntget better . but then i found BILLIONAIRE BOY itis AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read more
Published 9 days ago by ALEX BROWN
One happy ten year old son.
Well I ordered this only yesterday, gave it to my son when he got home after school today, and he sat down and didn't get back up until he had finished the book. Read more
Published 10 days ago by M. Block
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Very funny. I am above the recommended reading age for this type of book but it made me laugh! David Walliams is a genius. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Flying sleuth
funny and inventive
This is the second David Walliams children's book I've read, and I must admit I thought at first that he was just trying to cash in on his fame by writing them, but actually they... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Catherine
Billionareboy
This book is very funny and it has so many funny chapter names .I would recommend this book to everyone and have rated this book 5 stars, a great book all the family can get... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Will.I.IS
fantastic for my son who hates to read- he was truely captivated
To get my son to read is a real effort, so when he had these bought for him this christmas, he had stashed them away, as he hates to read and finds it a chore- (typical 10 year old... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. S. L. Walls
How to keep an 8yr old entertained
Our 8 year old boy loved this book and has led to us getting him other books by David Walliams.
Published 1 month ago by Davidcr
Billionare boy
Yes a really good book for my 10 year old son.. He loved it do much that he read it twice. It shows he enjoyed this book
Published 1 month ago by Abi
Great book for boys and girls
I bought this book for my 10 year old son. He is a very good reader and has read many teen books too. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sam
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