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The World's Worst Superheroes
GET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN!
When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN!
KAPOW!
Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND!
BLAM!
When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course!
ROAR!
Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!
When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN!
KAPOW!
Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND!
BLAM!
When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course!
ROAR!
Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!
336 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2025
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David Walliams
236 books3,423 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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October 4, 2025
“The World’s Worst Superheroes” was not my first David Walliams’ book but my first The World’s Worst book. Fun overall theme and illustrations, though I found myself feeling overwhelmed when reading some of the chapters, especially the ones with the multiple characters.
My favorite story was the Wonderqueen 👸🏻. I was entertained and read that story twice in one go.
My favorite story was the Wonderqueen 👸🏻. I was entertained and read that story twice in one go.
January 6, 2026
The book is made of lots of stories so it was hard picking how many stars to give it cause some were good and some were bad. Also this is my first book of 2026:)🎉 it was good and bad so I’m rating it 3 stars. Flea man was my favourite because it was funny the whole flea man story is
Man transforms himself into a flea
Flea hops on a park bench
A bottom rests on the park bench
Flea squished💀
Man transforms himself into a flea
Flea hops on a park bench
A bottom rests on the park bench
Flea squished💀
July 26, 2025
This was alright. Not his best material, but I still enjoyed it, and I liked the illustrations as always.
I particularly enjoyed WonderQueen, Dino-Kid!, and The Incredible Sprout. Oh, and the Flea-Man was good for a laugh out loud chuckle.
All in all, because I have read works I found much better, I'd give this 3.5 stars.
I particularly enjoyed WonderQueen, Dino-Kid!, and The Incredible Sprout. Oh, and the Flea-Man was good for a laugh out loud chuckle.
All in all, because I have read works I found much better, I'd give this 3.5 stars.
July 7, 2025
Weary parent, son fairly entertained still.
These are getting harder to read aloud I'm afraid. As a former school librarian and parent of two boys I'm trying to keep as readers, I am happy for them to EVERYTHING that interests them, and I happily devote time every evening to reading aloud to the youngest.
But I must say, Walliams' constant lists, sound effects and hard-to-say names get very, very tiring to read aloud.
He's done kids, parents, teachers, now it's World Worst Superheroes. Including our deceased Queen, one related to Sprouts, and 44 all stuck together.
While his imagination contains the nuggets of great ideas, I find the writing sloppy, repetitive and quite immature really, it's all action and no emotion or characterisation. Lots of silly words but no heart.
His first few remain his best, and I make sure my boys are offered a range of other authors and writing styles. My eight-year-old listened to this, took it in, but didn't really show much enjoyment (and I did lots of voices, as best I could).
If children read this and want to read more, wonderful. But I want mine to make room for the bigger world of children's literature.
Silly, forgettable fare. For ages 5-9.
These are getting harder to read aloud I'm afraid. As a former school librarian and parent of two boys I'm trying to keep as readers, I am happy for them to EVERYTHING that interests them, and I happily devote time every evening to reading aloud to the youngest.
But I must say, Walliams' constant lists, sound effects and hard-to-say names get very, very tiring to read aloud.
He's done kids, parents, teachers, now it's World Worst Superheroes. Including our deceased Queen, one related to Sprouts, and 44 all stuck together.
While his imagination contains the nuggets of great ideas, I find the writing sloppy, repetitive and quite immature really, it's all action and no emotion or characterisation. Lots of silly words but no heart.
His first few remain his best, and I make sure my boys are offered a range of other authors and writing styles. My eight-year-old listened to this, took it in, but didn't really show much enjoyment (and I did lots of voices, as best I could).
If children read this and want to read more, wonderful. But I want mine to make room for the bigger world of children's literature.
Silly, forgettable fare. For ages 5-9.
November 7, 2025
‘GET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN!
When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN!
KAPOW!
Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND!
BLAM!
When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course!
ROAR!
Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!
Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it’s duper and most importantly – it’s wuper.’
This book was super.
I am a massive fan of David Walliams’ books, so as soon as I saw this book, I knew I had to read it and add it to my collection. I went into this book with high hopes, and I am happy to say it was everything I had hoped it would be.
Having read all of David Walliams’ Middle-Grade books, I knew what to expect going into this book, but I was somehow still surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. As I am not the target audience for this book, I can only imagine how much joy a Middle-Grade reader will get from this awesome book.
David Walliams has done a fabulous job with this collection. Each of the stories is different and captivating. The characters are fun and funny in equal measures, and the writing is enthralling and, as you would expect from a David Walliams book, a little bit naughty.
On top of the wonderful stories in this collection, this book is overflowing with brilliant illustrations by Adam Stower. The illustrations as bright and bold and perfectly complement David Walliams’ story, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the already entertaining book.
The World’s Worst Superheroes by David Walliams is a must-have for all Middle-Grade readers.
Geramie Kate Barker
gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN!
KAPOW!
Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND!
BLAM!
When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course!
ROAR!
Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!
Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it’s duper and most importantly – it’s wuper.’
This book was super.
I am a massive fan of David Walliams’ books, so as soon as I saw this book, I knew I had to read it and add it to my collection. I went into this book with high hopes, and I am happy to say it was everything I had hoped it would be.
Having read all of David Walliams’ Middle-Grade books, I knew what to expect going into this book, but I was somehow still surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. As I am not the target audience for this book, I can only imagine how much joy a Middle-Grade reader will get from this awesome book.
David Walliams has done a fabulous job with this collection. Each of the stories is different and captivating. The characters are fun and funny in equal measures, and the writing is enthralling and, as you would expect from a David Walliams book, a little bit naughty.
On top of the wonderful stories in this collection, this book is overflowing with brilliant illustrations by Adam Stower. The illustrations as bright and bold and perfectly complement David Walliams’ story, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the already entertaining book.
The World’s Worst Superheroes by David Walliams is a must-have for all Middle-Grade readers.
Geramie Kate Barker
gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
October 3, 2025
I loved the comedy and characters in this book and I recommend it for kids aged 5-14.
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