Book Description | The Rich Boy is a new book from the series of novels by David Walliams, author of the books "Midnight Gang" and "The Tooth Fairy." Joe has every reason to be happy; in fact, he has a billion reasons to be happy. He is richvery richand to give you an idea of the extent of his wealth, we can tell you that he owns a private Formula 1 racetrack, a billiards hall, and a bowling alley with ten lanes. We can describe Joe as the richest twelve-year-old boy, as there is nothing any boy dreams of that Joe doesn't own. However, Joe is in pursuit of what money can't buy: genuine feelings, true love, and friendship free from material interests, as well as the warmth of family relationships. In this novel, we witness Joe's suffering from being bullied because of his immense wealth, which stands in the way of him finding a loyal friend. The author, David Walliams, is a comedic actor and writer who has made a significant mark in the world of children's and youth literature. His tenth novel, "Bad Dad," topped the charts upon its release. David's books have been translated into 55 languages, and over 45 million copies have been sold worldwide. The illustrator, Tony Ross, was born in London and studied at the School of Art in Liverpool. His illustrations have appeared in famous publications around the world. He published his first book, "Hugo and the Evil Winter," in 1972. Since then, Tony has written more than 100 books and illustrated over 2000 books. Some of his creations have been adapted into television series. |