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Best David Walliams Books by Age

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Compare children's books by David Walliams across age ranges, formats, and themes to find the strongest place to start or the best next read.

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7 hand-picked books

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David Walliams's books here span ages 7 to 11 across chapter books. Start younger readers with Mr Stink; for the older end of the range, compare The Midnight Gang. The recurring themes include courage, kindness, justice and self-reliance, so the next choice can match both reading confidence and interest.

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The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams
Ages 8–11
The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams · Quentin Blake
First published in 2008, The Boy in the Dress is a chapter book by David Walliams for children aged 8 to 11. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. Its themes include courage, kindness, justice and self-reliance.
Chapter Book2008
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Mr Stink
David Walliams
Ages 7–10
Mr Stink
David Walliams · Quentin Blake
First published in 2009, Mr Stink is a chapter book by David Walliams for children aged 7 to 10. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. Its themes include kindness, friendship, courage and justice.
Chapter Book2009
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Billionaire Boy
David Walliams
Ages 7–10
Billionaire Boy
David Walliams · Tony Ross
On the shelf for children aged 7 to 10: Billionaire Boy, a chapter book by David Walliams. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. It connects with friendship, humour and kindness.
Chapter Book2010
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Gangsta Granny book cover
Gangsta Granny
David Walliams
Ages 7–10
Gangsta Granny
David Walliams · Tony Ross
Ben expects another dull Friday with his cabbage-loving grandmother until he learns that she claims to be an international jewel thief.
Chapter Book2011
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Demon Dentist
David Walliams
Ages 8–11
Demon Dentist
David Walliams · Tony Ross
On the shelf for children aged 8 to 11: Demon Dentist, a chapter book by David Walliams. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. It connects with courage, humour and adventure.
Chapter Book2013
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Awful Auntie
David Walliams
Ages 8–11
Awful Auntie
David Walliams · Tony Ross
For readers interested in courage, humour and justice, compare Awful Auntie by David Walliams. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. It is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 11.
Chapter Book2014
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The Midnight Gang
David Walliams
Ages 8–11
The Midnight Gang
David Walliams · Tony Ross
First published in 2016, The Midnight Gang is a chapter book by David Walliams for children aged 8 to 11. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. Its themes include friendship, courage, imagination and kindness.
Chapter Book2016
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