"A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale... hilarious"
- Amanda Craig, * The Times *
"I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics"
- Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole, * Guardian *
"The new Roald Dahl"
- * Evening Standard *
"A triumphant mix of wit and warmth"
- * Telegraph Books of the Year *
"Ridiculously over-the-top and utterly delightful"
- * Spectator *
"Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air"
- * Sun *
"David Walliams' children's books are now guaranteed bestsellers... watch this fly off the shelves"
- * Daily Mail *
"Delightfully funny"
- * Metro *