
Titles in This Set
The Beast of Buckingham Palace
Bad Dad
Awful Auntie
Fing
The Ice Monster
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)
Overview
This five-book David Walliams collection brings together some of his most beloved stories in one brand-new paperback set. Featuring The Beast of Buckingham Palace, Bad Dad, Awful Auntie, Fing, and The Ice Monster, the bundle mixes royal mystery, family capers, spooky comedy, and prehistoric wonder into one giggle-packed reading stack. Each story stands alone, so young readers can dip in wherever curiosity strikes, making this an easy, flexible way to build a home library. Perfect for classrooms, road trips, or a rainy afternoon, it's a ready-made introduction to one of Britain's favorite children's authors.
About the Books
David Walliams has built a reputation for stories that pair riotous humor with genuine heart, and this collection shows why he's become a go-to name for reluctant and confident readers alike. The Beast of Buckingham Palace imagines a near-future London where Prince Alfred must untangle a royal conspiracy threatening everything he knows. Bad Dad follows a boy determined to clear his father's name, blending a high-speed heist plot with real tenderness between parent and child. Awful Auntie turns a crumbling country estate into the setting for a battle of wits between plucky heroine Stella Saxby and her monstrous, scheming aunt. Fing takes a lighter, sillier turn, following young Myrtle Meek's quest for a mysterious "fing" that spirals into playful chaos and unexpected life lessons. The Ice Monster closes the set with a Victorian-set adventure about a street child and a woolly mammoth, weaving history and fantasy into a story about loyalty and discovery. Across all five books, Walliams keeps chapters short and pacing brisk, helping developing readers stay hooked from cover to cover. Whether read independently, aloud at bedtime, or shared in a classroom library, this set offers variety without sacrificing the wit and warmth that define his storytelling, making it a smart pick for parents building a well-rounded shelf of contemporary children's fiction.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Beast of Buckingham Palace — Prince Alfred must uncover a royal conspiracy threatening a near-future London and the crown itself.
Bad Dad — A boy races to clear his father's name in a fast-paced, heartfelt cops-and-robbers adventure.
Awful Auntie — Stella Saxby battles her monstrous aunt and a giant owl to save her family home, Saxby Hall.
Fing — Myrtle Meek's endless demand for more sparks a silly, satirical quest to find out what a "fing" even is.
The Ice Monster — A Victorian orphan and a 10,000-year-old woolly mammoth form an unlikely bond across time and ice.
About the Author
David Walliams is a British author, comedian, and actor whose children's books have become staples on school and home bookshelves alike. Since his debut novel in 2008, he has released a steady run of bestselling titles known for combining slapstick humor with genuine emotional depth. Before turning to fiction, Walliams built his career in British television comedy, and that comic sensibility carries through into his writing, full of larger-than-life characters and sharp, funny dialogue. His books are widely read in classrooms and frequently adapted for stage and screen, cementing his place among the UK's most popular contemporary children's authors.
Why You'll Love This Set
Five stories, five moods, one brand-new paperback bundle — this collection makes it easy to keep a young reader entertained all year. It's a natural pick for a birthday gift, stocking stuffer, summer reading list, or classroom library refresh, offering plenty of laughs and heart without any repeat reading required.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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