Where the cast includes the author himself, who portrays the character of Mrs Trafe in the production. Bob accepts but they soon find out on TV that Mr Spud had lost his fortune as everyone is suing him because Bumfresh is making everyone's bottom go purple. a b c "BBC - Cast announced as production begins on BBC One adaptation of David Walliams' Billionaire Boy - Media Centre" .

He has gone on to take the children’s literary world by storm, dominating sales charts and twice winning the National Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year. The two of them have everything they could ever want, such as an orang-utan butler, a bowling alley, a cinema, and servants. I mentioned the above because my not being a native British citizen I am always grateful to be able to peek into various layers of the language, especially one which - unless you have lived in Britain (and went to a school there) - you would not have many chances to experience otherwise. Previous bestsellers RATBURGER and GANGSTA GRANNY were also immediate number one hits, and the paperback of GANGSTA GRANNY dominated the UK charts in 2013, remaining at number one for a colossal 22 weeks. I thought the book was funny in parts, but I think some of David Walliams' jokes and amusing characters could have been cleverer.Joe has everything he could ever want:his own Formula One racing car,a thousand pairs of trainers,even an orang-utan for a butler!

But your child will find some statements and phrases rather odd and unexpected, and therefore funny. It is accepted by you that Daunt Books has no control over additional charges in relation to customs clearance. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 45 million copies, and his books translated into 55 languages. But is it only me who doesn't feel the word SLUT is appropriate in a child's book, yes my child is 8 years and it does state nine years but even at that age or older I don't think it's appropriate language to use, luckily it was my turn to read. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.At Joe’s posh school everyone knows him as the Bumfresh boy, and he thinks if he can go undercover at his new school he might be able to make friends. It’s funny and heart warming but it also sends a message to us all, rich or poor, it tells us that even if your rich, the money doesn’t matter, it’s whether you are happy or not and what people really think of you, for who you are. Who has created a number one bestseller, and has become one of the fastest growing Children’s authors from across the globe.