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Billionaire Boy

David Walliams
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Billionaire Boy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

Book Brief

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David Walliams

Billionaire Boy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

Lexile Level

640L

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Super Short Summary

Billionaire Boy by David Walliams follows a person named Joe Spud, the wealthiest 12-year-old in the world. Despite his wealth, Joe seeks true friendship and a sense of belonging. Through his journey, he learns important life lessons about relationships and the value of non-material wealth.

Humorous

Heartwarming

Playful

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

28,235 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Billionaire Boy by David Walliams is praised for its humor, engaging young readers with its whimsical illustrations. The story cleverly addresses themes of wealth and friendship. However, some critics note it relies on stereotypes and lacks depth in character development. Overall, it's an entertaining, lighthearted read ideal for children.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Billionaire Boy?

A reader aged 8-12 with a taste for humor and adventure would enjoy David Walliams’s Billionaire Boy. Fans of Roald Dahl's imaginative storytelling in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or Jeff Kinney’s playful style in Diary of a Wimpy Kid will appreciate this tale of wealth, friendship, and life lessons.

4.3

28,235 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

Lexile Level

640L

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