The Twits Next Door
Published on 17. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-241-69837-2 (ISBN)
Description
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A wickedly funny and prank-filled adventure starring one of Roald Dahl's most hilarious and popular creations, The Twits.
This brand-new and deliciously revolting story is brilliantly written by internationally bestselling authors and children's literacy advocates Greg James and Chris Smith and illustrated by Emily Jones.
Mr and Mrs Twit are just about as nasty and revolting as two people can get. The only thing that brings the two of them pleasure is playing pranks on one another.
But, when a new family called the Lovelies move in next door, with their lively 10-year-old twins, they teach The Twits to stop being so mean and horrible and they all live happily ever after . . .
Ha! Not really. The Twits HATE the Lovelies.
But how far will The Twits go to rid themselves of their horribly nice new neighbours? And what happens when these new neighbours, who are armed with utter loveliness, start to fight back?
Loved The Twits Next Door? Read more fantastically funny adventures from Greg James and Chris Smith:
The Kid Normal series
The Great Dream Robbery
Super Ghost
The Kid Who Fell Through Time
A wickedly funny and prank-filled adventure starring one of Roald Dahl's most hilarious and popular creations, The Twits.
This brand-new and deliciously revolting story is brilliantly written by internationally bestselling authors and children's literacy advocates Greg James and Chris Smith and illustrated by Emily Jones.
Mr and Mrs Twit are just about as nasty and revolting as two people can get. The only thing that brings the two of them pleasure is playing pranks on one another.
But, when a new family called the Lovelies move in next door, with their lively 10-year-old twins, they teach The Twits to stop being so mean and horrible and they all live happily ever after . . .
Ha! Not really. The Twits HATE the Lovelies.
But how far will The Twits go to rid themselves of their horribly nice new neighbours? And what happens when these new neighbours, who are armed with utter loveliness, start to fight back?
Loved The Twits Next Door? Read more fantastically funny adventures from Greg James and Chris Smith:
The Kid Normal series
The Great Dream Robbery
Super Ghost
The Kid Who Fell Through Time
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 191 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
226 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-69837-2 (9780241698372)
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Greg James | Chris Smith
The Twits Next Door
A wickedly funny, prank-filled adventure inspired by the characters of Roald Dahl
E-Book
08/2024
Puffin
€7.99
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Persons
Greg James (Author)
GREG JAMES AND CHRIS SMITH are the multi-award-wining and bestselling authors of The Great Dream Robbery, Super Ghost and the Kid Normal series. They have been translated into over 20 languages and been shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Laugh Out Loud Award. Greg and Chris have championed children's books widely, were judges for the Blue Peter Book Award in 2017 and were official World Book Day authors in 2020. They are also committed advocates for children's literacy and are founding members of the Primary School Library Alliance - a campaign launched by Penguin Random House and the National Literacy Trust to address the lack of investment in UK primary school libraries - and were awarded in 2024 the Ruth Rendell Literacy Award, presented to those who have had the most significant influence on literacy in the UK over the past year, for their work promoting reading in schools. Outside of their writing partnership, Greg James is a radio and television broadcaster and Chris Smith a solo author of acclaimed children's books Frankie Best Hates Quests and Clarity Jones and the Magical Detective Agency.
Chris Smith (Author)
GREG JAMES AND CHRIS SMITH are the multi-award-wining and bestselling authors of The Great Dream Robbery, Super Ghost and the Kid Normal series. They have been translated into over 20 languages and been shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Laugh Out Loud Award. Greg and Chris have championed children's books widely, were judges for the Blue Peter Book Award in 2017 and were official World Book Day authors in 2020. They are also committed advocates for children's literacy and are founding members of the Primary School Library Alliance - a campaign launched by Penguin Random House and the National Literacy Trust to address the lack of investment in UK primary school libraries - and were awarded in 2024 the Ruth Rendell Literacy Award, presented to those who have had the most significant influence on literacy in the UK over the past year, for their work promoting reading in schools. Outside of their writing partnership, Greg James is a radio and television broadcaster and Chris Smith a solo author of acclaimed children's books Frankie Best Hates Quests and Clarity Jones and the Magical Detective Agency.
Emily Jones (Illustrator)
Emily Jones wanted to illustrate children's books for a living immediately after reading 'I want my potty' by Tony Ross. It's been a little while since that pivotal moment in Jarrow library aged 7 but she has finally achieved it.
She lives in Cardiff with her partner and English Bull Terrier Whippet Cross, Augustus, who despite having never entered a beauty pageant, would definitely win one.
GREG JAMES AND CHRIS SMITH are the multi-award-wining and bestselling authors of The Great Dream Robbery, Super Ghost and the Kid Normal series. They have been translated into over 20 languages and been shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Laugh Out Loud Award. Greg and Chris have championed children's books widely, were judges for the Blue Peter Book Award in 2017 and were official World Book Day authors in 2020. They are also committed advocates for children's literacy and are founding members of the Primary School Library Alliance - a campaign launched by Penguin Random House and the National Literacy Trust to address the lack of investment in UK primary school libraries - and were awarded in 2024 the Ruth Rendell Literacy Award, presented to those who have had the most significant influence on literacy in the UK over the past year, for their work promoting reading in schools. Outside of their writing partnership, Greg James is a radio and television broadcaster and Chris Smith a solo author of acclaimed children's books Frankie Best Hates Quests and Clarity Jones and the Magical Detective Agency.
Chris Smith (Author)
GREG JAMES AND CHRIS SMITH are the multi-award-wining and bestselling authors of The Great Dream Robbery, Super Ghost and the Kid Normal series. They have been translated into over 20 languages and been shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Laugh Out Loud Award. Greg and Chris have championed children's books widely, were judges for the Blue Peter Book Award in 2017 and were official World Book Day authors in 2020. They are also committed advocates for children's literacy and are founding members of the Primary School Library Alliance - a campaign launched by Penguin Random House and the National Literacy Trust to address the lack of investment in UK primary school libraries - and were awarded in 2024 the Ruth Rendell Literacy Award, presented to those who have had the most significant influence on literacy in the UK over the past year, for their work promoting reading in schools. Outside of their writing partnership, Greg James is a radio and television broadcaster and Chris Smith a solo author of acclaimed children's books Frankie Best Hates Quests and Clarity Jones and the Magical Detective Agency.
Emily Jones (Illustrator)
Emily Jones wanted to illustrate children's books for a living immediately after reading 'I want my potty' by Tony Ross. It's been a little while since that pivotal moment in Jarrow library aged 7 but she has finally achieved it.
She lives in Cardiff with her partner and English Bull Terrier Whippet Cross, Augustus, who despite having never entered a beauty pageant, would definitely win one.