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The World’s Worst Monsters
Dare you enter the world of MONSTERS? ( This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt. ) 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? If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams, and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower. The World’s Worst Pets was the bestselling children’s book of 2022 (TCM Chart, 27 December 2022). David Walliams was most recently Children’s number one bestseller with Robodog (TCM Chart, 11 April 2023).
287 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2023
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About the author
David Walliams
233 books3,420 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
David Walliams is an actor and writer best known for his work with Matt Lucas in the multi-award-winning sketch show Little Britain. His debut children's novel, The Boy in the Dress, was published in 2008 to unanimous critical acclaim and he has since developed a reputation as a natural successor to Roald Dahl.
David Walliams is an actor and writer best known for his work with Matt Lucas in the multi-award-winning sketch show Little Britain. His debut children's novel, The Boy in the Dress, was published in 2008 to unanimous critical acclaim and he has since developed a reputation as a natural successor to Roald Dahl.
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July 20, 2023
This book was amazing to read i loved it so much however most of the monsters were kind
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July 11, 2023
I absolutely loved this book so much it is my book of the month I hope David Walliams makes The Worlds Worst Monsters 2 and this book is 5 stars
August 14, 2023
‘Dare you enter the world of MONSTERS?
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?
If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves, or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.’
I absolutely loved this book.
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.
I loved that all of the monsters were familiar not completely made up creatures. And the way in which David Walliams created new awesome stories for these monsters was interesting and thoroughly entertaining. I loved the anticipation of seeing where he was going to take each monster’s individual story as I made my way through this book.
Adding to the fantastic stories by David Walliams were the utterly stunning, full-coloured illustrations by Adam Stower. The illustrations perfectly capture the stories being told and made me want to spend extra time on each page just admiring them even. The combination of Walliams and Stower made for a truly fantastic reading experience.
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.
The World’s Worst Monsters by David Walliams is an absolute must-have for all Middle-Grade readers.
Geramie Kate Barker
gemsbooknook@outook.com
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?
If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves, or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.’
I absolutely loved this book.
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.
I loved that all of the monsters were familiar not completely made up creatures. And the way in which David Walliams created new awesome stories for these monsters was interesting and thoroughly entertaining. I loved the anticipation of seeing where he was going to take each monster’s individual story as I made my way through this book.
Adding to the fantastic stories by David Walliams were the utterly stunning, full-coloured illustrations by Adam Stower. The illustrations perfectly capture the stories being told and made me want to spend extra time on each page just admiring them even. The combination of Walliams and Stower made for a truly fantastic reading experience.
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.
The World’s Worst Monsters by David Walliams is an absolute must-have for all Middle-Grade readers.
Geramie Kate Barker
gemsbooknook@outook.com
October 24, 2023
Very good a lot of effort put into this book as usual and very thought out. The last 3 pages were very touching. A definite 5 stars from me.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟
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January 1, 2024
A book for children with some stories that try to scare you with monsters, ogres, vampires and old ladies with their steaming cauldrons…
I can tell you that I would have loved to have been able to read this as a child. It would have been really cool.
I can tell you that I would have loved to have been able to read this as a child. It would have been really cool.
January 1, 2024
Really good
January 9, 2024
If you or your friends ever been scared of you have not you are going to be in for a surprise.For this book is highly dangerous for you to read \not really/
December 14, 2023
Truly AMAZING
July 2, 2024
Adorei!
Gosto muito de David Walliams e a história dele incentiva-nos muito a nunca parar de ler.
Gosto muito de David Walliams e a história dele incentiva-nos muito a nunca parar de ler.
November 27, 2023
I want a second book with kracken in it. It had also wrote a letter to David Williams "Dear Mr Williams
Why wouldn't you include me, the kraken in your tone? It is OUTRAGEOUS! I am the world's worst monster! All of the other monsters in this book would quake in fear if they saw me. Obviously, I am water based, and I can't really function on land but still. TERRIFYING. I demand you to write the world's worst monsters 2 and put me in it.
NO ONE INSUKTS THE MIGHTY KRAKEN!
Love and kisses
The Kraken.
Why wouldn't you include me, the kraken in your tone? It is OUTRAGEOUS! I am the world's worst monster! All of the other monsters in this book would quake in fear if they saw me. Obviously, I am water based, and I can't really function on land but still. TERRIFYING. I demand you to write the world's worst monsters 2 and put me in it.
NO ONE INSUKTS THE MIGHTY KRAKEN!
Love and kisses
The Kraken.
September 11, 2023
Ever-popular with children, but I'm ready for a break.
These were seen as easy reads by my secondary school students (when purchasing for my school library). Formatting, bright colours, short chapters/stories makes them easy to pick up, there's plenty of silliness and puerile content to keep children giggling.
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.
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.
Poorly plotted on the whole, resorting to 'don't eat yellow snow'-type humour, I am gratefully heading back to wider and more fulfilling reads with my youngest now.
These were seen as easy reads by my secondary school students (when purchasing for my school library). Formatting, bright colours, short chapters/stories makes them easy to pick up, there's plenty of silliness and puerile content to keep children giggling.
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.
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.
Poorly plotted on the whole, resorting to 'don't eat yellow snow'-type humour, I am gratefully heading back to wider and more fulfilling reads with my youngest now.
September 2, 2023
I am enjoying reading this📚book. I enjoyed 📚 chapters 2 about the bat family flying. I liked the pictures of the family bats..?. I liked reading about 📚the werewolf beenning a pen pal with Buster the 👦 that werewolf would write to.and liked the werewolf moblie dressed up t fur. I liked the idea 💡of werewolf family to worry this story might incourage young children to get a pen pal from they schools by reading 📚the chapter about werewolves. I did like the story about the little girl 👧and the frog too.
July 24, 2023
Marking as read as Pete and I have now read all the stories between us. I am sure I will have to re-read ones in near future
July 30, 2023
very heartwarming
August 4, 2023
Great book compelling and fast paced
August 28, 2023
I enjoyed this more than my daughter did! Very funny.
September 2, 2023
Soooooooo amazing loved vampire baby
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September 14, 2023
4.25 stars
September 21, 2023
Finn's rating and review 4.5 ✨ The ideas were so creative and the stories were fun. There were so many details I could picture the stories in my mind. My favorite story was Mummy the Mummy
August 28, 2023
👿 The worlds worst monsters by David walliams 😈
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stories with children and monsters don’t usually end well. However, David Wallaims collection of ten tantalising stories breaks the tradition and introduces young readers to popular monsters with lighthearted backstories. These may not be the scariest monsters you meet, but they can definitely entertain children with fun adventures and differing personalities.
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David walliams returns to the bestselling “world’s worst” series with a monstrous mission. There were definitely fewer jokes in this collection of short stories. Adam stower does a great job of bringing Walliams written scenes and escapades to life through vibrant cartoons and colours.
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.
Quick synopsis and ratings:
Bat baby - 2/5 🦇
A young girl discoverers her nocturnal parents aren’t what they seem.
The Ghost of nightmare park- 1/5 🎢
A undead ghost is given a rude awakening at a theme park site and becomes a permanent attraction.
My mother is a zombie- 4/5 🧟♀️
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.
The creature from the black pond-5/5 🦈
A girl’s miserable life with her nasty grandparents is altered after a swampy surprise.
The wolfwere family- 3/5 🐺
A boys suspicious invitation to a family of wolves ends in a comforting revelation.
The curious case of Miss Gorgon- 3/5 🐍
A young Sherlock Holmes fanatic stumbles upon his headmistresses stone cold secret.
Frankenteddy- 3/5 🧸
Dr Frankenstein’s daughter creates her own monster to teach her naughty brother a lesson.
Mummy the mummy- 4/5 💀
Jess and her accident prone mummy resurrect more mummies during a museum visit.
The abominable but nice snowman- 3/5 ☃️
A acclaimed hunter looks to shoot down the abominable snowman. Fortunately, his nanny has other ideas.
The true story of the Loch Ness monster- 5/5 🦕
Two boys obsessed with monsters plan the perfect quick rich scheme whilst a young girl encounters something much more interesting.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stories with children and monsters don’t usually end well. However, David Wallaims collection of ten tantalising stories breaks the tradition and introduces young readers to popular monsters with lighthearted backstories. These may not be the scariest monsters you meet, but they can definitely entertain children with fun adventures and differing personalities.
***************************😈****************************
David walliams returns to the bestselling “world’s worst” series with a monstrous mission. There were definitely fewer jokes in this collection of short stories. Adam stower does a great job of bringing Walliams written scenes and escapades to life through vibrant cartoons and colours.
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.
Quick synopsis and ratings:
Bat baby - 2/5 🦇
A young girl discoverers her nocturnal parents aren’t what they seem.
The Ghost of nightmare park- 1/5 🎢
A undead ghost is given a rude awakening at a theme park site and becomes a permanent attraction.
My mother is a zombie- 4/5 🧟♀️
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.
The creature from the black pond-5/5 🦈
A girl’s miserable life with her nasty grandparents is altered after a swampy surprise.
The wolfwere family- 3/5 🐺
A boys suspicious invitation to a family of wolves ends in a comforting revelation.
The curious case of Miss Gorgon- 3/5 🐍
A young Sherlock Holmes fanatic stumbles upon his headmistresses stone cold secret.
Frankenteddy- 3/5 🧸
Dr Frankenstein’s daughter creates her own monster to teach her naughty brother a lesson.
Mummy the mummy- 4/5 💀
Jess and her accident prone mummy resurrect more mummies during a museum visit.
The abominable but nice snowman- 3/5 ☃️
A acclaimed hunter looks to shoot down the abominable snowman. Fortunately, his nanny has other ideas.
The true story of the Loch Ness monster- 5/5 🦕
Two boys obsessed with monsters plan the perfect quick rich scheme whilst a young girl encounters something much more interesting.
May 4, 2025
I really enjoy reading David Williams books there such a quick fast read but there also so interesting to read. I really enjoyed this book and learning about all the different horrible monsters. The illustrations in this book are drawn so well and done so good. I love how David uses made up words but they fit into the story so well. I really like how David writes his books and makes them so enjoyable for both children and adults to read. I like how each and every character was so different and not just the same and boring they was all interesting and fitted into there story so well xxx
February 2, 2024
This was amazing .I loved it so much ,however some of the monsters where Kind not a mysterious or scary as I hoped for it to be . I hope David Walliams brings out a book that is called the world's worst monsters 2 . If you would love to read this plz be careful or if you don't then read the book if you dare. This decreves a 5 star rating . X
September 18, 2023
We finished it, but my 5 year old declared this "not scary enough" 😂 Time to break out my old Goosebumps books...
December 21, 2023
I really enjoyed reading this book. It's filled with great stories about some of the famous monsters I know of. The stories were really funny and the pictures were brilliant.
January 22, 2024
Great book wen through it so quick
May 18, 2024
I love the audiobook! The voice cast should totally do movie voiceovers for this!
May 27, 2024
So good no words
June 25, 2024
baby alucard u are an icon
October 5, 2024
Very good book
Read all of them in this series
If another comes out will definitely read as well
Read all of them in this series
If another comes out will definitely read as well
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