Titles in This Set The World's Worst Children The World's Worst Children 2 The World's Worst Children 3 Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780008659561 Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books Age Range: 7-9 Overview Meet an entire world of hilariously horrible boys and girls in this brilliant three-book paperback collection from number-one bestselling author David Walliams. Packed with full-colour illustrations by Tony Ross, this box set brings together all three World's Worst Children titles in one gloriously gruesome package. Perfect for reluctant readers or a birthday treat, these bite-sized cautionary tales are guaranteed laughs from the beastliest boys and grubbiest girls in print. About the Books This collection gathers three of David Walliams' most-loved short story collections into a single set, each illustrated throughout in vivid colour by acclaimed illustrator Tony Ross. In The World's Worst Children , readers meet ten unforgettable characters including Sofia Sofa, a TV super-fan glued to her seat, Dribbling Drew, whose drool causes chaos on a school trip, and Blubbering Bertha, a champion crier and teller of terrible tales. The World's Worst Children 2 raises the stakes with an even ruder, even more disgusting cast, including Gruesome Griselda and Fussy Frankie, alongside a host of new beastly boys and gruesome girls guaranteed to make young readers thankful they don't know anyone quite so awful. The World's Worst Children 3 rounds off the trilogy with ten more catastrophically funny stories, from ten-year-old Hank and his endless family pranks to Tandy and her titanic tantrums. Each story is short enough for a single sitting yet packed with Walliams' trademark wicked humour and a gentle moral about behaviour and consequences, making these books ideal for independent reading, shared reading at bedtime or read-alouds in the classroom. Three complete short-story collections in one great-value paperback box set Full-colour illustrations throughout by renowned illustrator Tony Ross Short, self-contained stories perfect for reluctant and independent readers From David Walliams, one of the world's bestselling children's authors Ideal for bedtime reading, classroom sharing or long car journeys A brilliant gift for birthdays, Christmas or World Book Day About the Author David Walliams is a phenomenally bestselling children's author, comedian and actor. Since his first book was published in 2008, his novels have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages. Renowned for his warm, wickedly funny and beautifully illustrated stories, Walliams has become one of the most celebrated children's writers of his generation. He is regularly compared to Roald Dahl for his ability to blend outrageous comedy with genuine heart, delighting young readers across the globe. Why You'll Love This Box Set Three riotously funny story collections, gorgeous colour illustrations, and bite-sized tales perfect for every kind of reader — this box set is comic storytelling at its very best, and a guaranteed hit for any child's bookshelf. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, as we supply the current UK edition with UK ISBN.