David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and 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 40 million copies, and his books translated into 53 languages.
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!
David and Tony have worked on seven bestselling picture books together, and thirteen of David’s phenomenally successful children’s novels. David and Tony also collaborated on the 2017 World Book Day title, BLOB, and on the blockbuster collections The World’s Worst Children 1, 2 and 3, The World’s Worst Teachers and The World’s Worst Parents.
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negative comments;there were too many mentions of the stupid walliamsictionary.stale and repetetive jokes from previous books.d.w needs to stop writing books and find another job.too tragic.when d.w is writing credits say tusm (thank u so much)to the publishers and editors,if given their way,wouldnt just change spelling mistakes,they would change those stale jokes and tragic tragedies.the title doesnt relate to the book at all.raj doesnt need to be included,even in epilouge or meet the characters in EVERY SINGLE BOOK!his appearences are random,popping up at dumb times.no adverbs.
postive comments;hilarious with a pinch of darkness and gloom.long enough,took me bout and hour to read.good entertainment with silly names.jemima is a textbook big sister.ned is funny and everyone seems to know him,i want to see someone who has that kind of fame.slime appeares right on cue when ned needs him most.the jokes he hasnt copied are funny.lots of adjectives.
My daughter loved it! Here are some comments from her: it was the best! i think David Walliams is a great writer. He writes a lot like Roald Dahl. i want to get more of his books.
The Book was great and that you should read it because if you like slime then it's the perfect book for you. Its is similar to World's Worst Children at the start and is very funny.
I'm a big kid when it comes to DW books! Every child I know seems to love playing with slime.DW has tapped into their minds and written another brilliantly mad, fun and hilarious story with Ned and Slime!
As with every DW book there is a deeper meaning, a sense of righting a wrong and championing the underdog and why not?! DW is always so on the mark with representation and diversity, he manages to confront issues but in a way children will comprehend and can dream they too can overcome adversity and be the hero of their own story. He also pokes fun at some of his own stereotypes - Raj the newsagent?!
I loved seeing Ned's and Jemima's relationship change as Ned finds his courage and has one heck of an adventure. Jemima becomes a better sister and Slime is well fab! Slime reminded me of a modern-day Mary Poppins (it makes sense when you read it).
The illustrations are fab and I'm looking out for a Walliamson dictionary - Keep up the the good work DW!