Slime
Published on 2. April 2020
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-00-834258-6 (ISBN)
Description
The hilarious children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams - a fantastically funny tale illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.
WELCOME TO THE ISLE OF MULCH...
This little island is home to a large number of horrible grown-ups. The school, the local park, the toy shop and even the island's ice-cream van are all run by awful adults who like nothing more than making children miserable. And the island is owned by the most awful one of all - Aunt Greta Greed!
Something needs to be done about them.
But who could be brave enough?
Meet Ned - an extraordinary boy with a special power. SLIMEPOWER!
WELCOME TO THE ISLE OF MULCH...
This little island is home to a large number of horrible grown-ups. The school, the local park, the toy shop and even the island's ice-cream van are all run by awful adults who like nothing more than making children miserable. And the island is owned by the most awful one of all - Aunt Greta Greed!
Something needs to be done about them.
But who could be brave enough?
Meet Ned - an extraordinary boy with a special power. SLIMEPOWER!
Reviews / Votes
PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS:"I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics." - Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole
"Dahl finally has a worthy successor" - Telegraph
"Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" - The Sun
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-834258-6 (9780008342586)
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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!
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!