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? Each of the book’s ten short stories is a (gently) spooky and fast-paced standalone tale, which breaks the book into manageable chunks that kids can dip in and out of. My personal favourite was The Curious Case of Miss Gorgon; what kid wouldn’t be instantly enthralled by an opening line like ‘The headmaster had been turned into stone!’? I am a massive fan of David Walliams’ books so I was very excited to get my hands on this one. I am very happy to say that this book was everything I had hoped it would be and so much more. I honestly think this might be my favourite of David Walliams ‘The World’s Worst’ books. A loyal son’s struggles to hide the secret about his mother’s ghoulish behaviour. That is until the fate of the world requires the duo’s help.

Prior to becoming one of the world’s favourite children’s authors, Walliams had already made himself a household name as a comedian – which probably explains why his books are so universally loved. His hilarious tales exude an easy and authentic wit that brings out the child in readers of all ages! We are delighted to announce three signing events for Robodog, with David Walliams and Adam Stower this Easter! Thanks for taking the time to enter this competition, we hope you are enjoying reading The Blunders!Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams, and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower. For kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” - Independent 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. 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? Wallaims successfully revamps gothic literature icons and urban legends as inspiration for stories for a younger audience. However, most of the stories are a bit misleading with most monster’s being friendly. It would have been interesting to see more stories with suspenseful scenes or unhappy endings, considering the horror theme.

Readers will revel in delight at the array of frightfully fun characters, including Lord Phantom who has woken up after 500 years to discover that his home has been turned into a theme park, Amber who is convinced her parents and little brother are vampires, Buster who discovers his new pen pal might just be a werewolf and Rose who is on the trail to uncover the true story of the Loch Ness Monster,” HCCB said. The World’s Worst Monsters by David Walliams is an absolute must-have for all Middle-Grade readers. But as parent/librarian, I'm now getting annoyed at the deterioration in quality of Walliams' writing to the extent that I'm struggling to even read them aloud to my 6-year-old. Cally Poplak, executive publisher, said: “Since joining HarperCollins Children’s Books just over a year ago, I’ve been dazzled by David’s creativity as a children’s writer and touched by seeing first-hand the delight he brings to children through his books and at events. The World’s Worst Monsters is funny and heart-warming, and magnificently illustrated by Adam Stower – the perfect book to share the pleasure of reading.” This really is Walliams at his most silly - the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans” - Daily MailDavid Walliams has announced his latest book in the World’s Worst story collection, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books (HCCB).

Below you can read an exclusive digital chapter sampler, featuring 'The Legend of the Wolfwere' story, from David Walliams' brand-new book 'The World's Worst Monsters!'Dare you enter the world of monsters? With ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters such as Lord PHANTOM waking up after five hundred years to discover that his home has been turned into a theme park or Amber who is convinced her parents and little brother are VAMPIRES! This is perfectly ghoulish for any David Walliams fan!

Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams. I honestly don’t have a bad word to say about this book. I have already read it twice and I can easily see myself reading it again and again in the future. After this fantastic installment to ‘The World’s Worst’ series, I can’t wait to see what David Walliams comes up with next. Walliams said: “This was a blast to write and so I hope it is a blast to read. My son gave me the idea for the book as he loves monsters even more than I do.” My boys and I actually came up with suggestions for the author in the car this holiday, as alternatives to More Worlds' Worst Children (suggestions available on request, Mr W). And while Monsters was a good idea, half of these are more WW Teachers/Children under another name.If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves, or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.’ As a special Walloween TREAT, watch David reading his brand-new book LITTLE MONSTERS RULE! in full below! Available for a limited time only, so don't miss out and make sure you share this story with your own Little Monsters before Friday 3rd Nov at midnight! A acclaimed hunter looks to shoot down the abominable snowman. Fortunately, his nanny has other ideas. Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower. If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.