Book Series · 6 Books

The World's Worst Books

In order from The World's Worst Children to The World's Worst Pets.

The World's Worst series is a set of 6 chapter books by David Walliams, published between 2016 and 2022. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 310 pages.

The World's Worst Children
The World's Worst Children 2
The World's Worst Children 3
The World's Worst Teachers
The World's Worst Parents
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The World's Worst Children
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The World's Worst Children

By David Walliams

Meet ten kids with hilariously dreadful habits in these cautionary tales.

272 pages· 22,707 words· Est. 3 hour read
Hardcover
Summary: Dive into ten uproarious tales featuring the world's worst children. Meet Sofia, who’s becoming one with her sofa, and Drew, whose drool spells disaster. Each story is a mischievous adventure, with a special cameo from the beloved Raj. Will these kids learn their lessons, or are they doomed to their dreadful ways? Discover the chaos and comedy in this vividly illustrated collection.
In reading order

The World's Worst Series

6 books · Published 2016–2022

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Common Questions

How many books are in the World's Worst series?

There are 6 books in the World's Worst series. It began with The World's Worst Children in 2016, and the newest book, The World's Worst Pets, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the World's Worst books in?

Start with The World's Worst Children and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the World's Worst books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which World's Worst book is the longest?

The World's Worst Teachers (Book #4) is the longest book in the series at 30,870 words (312 pages).

Which World's Worst book is the shortest?

The World's Worst Children (Book #1) is the shortest at 22,707 words (272 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring The World's Worst to life.

01

David Walliams

Author
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02

Tony Ross

Illustrator
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03

Adam Stower

Illustrator
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