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RatBurger
The fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country. Hot on the heels of bestselling Gangsta Granny comes another hilarious, action-packed and touching novel - the story of a little girl called Zoe. Things are not looking good for Zoe. Her stepmother Sheila is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nos...more
Hardcover, 272 pages
Published
September 19th 2012
by HarperCollins
(first published January 1st 2012)
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'RatBurger' by David Walliams and illustrated by Tony Ross. I must admit that it is not my favourite Walliams book.
His blend of formal and slang were a bit jarred for me in places. On the whole, I enjoyed the story though. The illustrations worked well, especially with the onomatopoeia...though, the book nearly drowned in it. Children still love it and I must say that I am fond of the large font. It give a child a real sense of achievement to have read this hefty looking book. But because it is...more
His blend of formal and slang were a bit jarred for me in places. On the whole, I enjoyed the story though. The illustrations worked well, especially with the onomatopoeia...though, the book nearly drowned in it. Children still love it and I must say that I am fond of the large font. It give a child a real sense of achievement to have read this hefty looking book. But because it is...more
I am a big fan of the David Walliams Children s books. So far Gangster Grannie being my fav a tear jerker. If you were to compare an author he's quite, Dahl like.
Ratburger, A girl called Zoe has it pretty tough lazy good for nothing step mother. A horrid bully of a girl who torments her at every opportunity. A father who spends his time wallowing in own self pity down the local,
Her Hamster has just died and feels even lower as she has nowhere to lay him to rest. Soon after another lil furry cr...more
Ratburger, A girl called Zoe has it pretty tough lazy good for nothing step mother. A horrid bully of a girl who torments her at every opportunity. A father who spends his time wallowing in own self pity down the local,
Her Hamster has just died and feels even lower as she has nowhere to lay him to rest. Soon after another lil furry cr...more
Ratburger – David Walliams (illustrated by Quentin Blake)
Eleven year old Zoe has started at secondary school and things are not going well; she is poor, short and has red hair so she is bullied. To add to her woes her mother is passed away and her father is an unemployed ice-cream maker. To make matters worse her obese stepmother, who is obsessed with prawn cocktail crisps is utterly deplorable using her father for his benefits and doing nothing but criticise and Zoe. Her only solace is in her p...more
Eleven year old Zoe has started at secondary school and things are not going well; she is poor, short and has red hair so she is bullied. To add to her woes her mother is passed away and her father is an unemployed ice-cream maker. To make matters worse her obese stepmother, who is obsessed with prawn cocktail crisps is utterly deplorable using her father for his benefits and doing nothing but criticise and Zoe. Her only solace is in her p...more
Meet Zoe she’s got a lot of things to be unhappy about.
Daisy (11) for www.bigbooklittlebook.com
Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
David Walliams’ books always make me laugh so when I was given this, I nearly read it all on the day I got given it! It even came to school with me the following day because I was at a really tense bit and well, I couldn’t leave it at home not read! Zoe is a little girl with all the things you wouldn’t want like: ginger hair, a brace and she is...more
Daisy (11) for www.bigbooklittlebook.com
Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
David Walliams’ books always make me laugh so when I was given this, I nearly read it all on the day I got given it! It even came to school with me the following day because I was at a really tense bit and well, I couldn’t leave it at home not read! Zoe is a little girl with all the things you wouldn’t want like: ginger hair, a brace and she is...more
I have heard a lot of praise for David Walliams novels and therefore chose to read his latest work, Ratburger, as a ‘funny book’ to review.
It is the story of a little girl called Zoe who has a particularly tough time of things. Being very poor, as well as, small with ginger hair and braces makes her the target for school bully Tina Trotts. She also has the misfortune of living with her lazy, malevolent stepmother, whilst her broken hearted dad spends most of his time at the pub, on the 37th flo...more
It is the story of a little girl called Zoe who has a particularly tough time of things. Being very poor, as well as, small with ginger hair and braces makes her the target for school bully Tina Trotts. She also has the misfortune of living with her lazy, malevolent stepmother, whilst her broken hearted dad spends most of his time at the pub, on the 37th flo...more
Life is horrible for Zoe. The school bully is always picking on her, her new stepmother is disgustingly lazy, and Burt's Burgers' evil owner, Burt, wants to make her pet rat into a ratburger! It's up to Zoe to rescue her beloved Armitage from the evil Burt, but will she be able to save him from becoming food?
This title is a chapter book appropriate for grades 3-6.
A public library should stock this item because, with such a strong supervillain and a strange concept, this book is good for children...more
This title is a chapter book appropriate for grades 3-6.
A public library should stock this item because, with such a strong supervillain and a strange concept, this book is good for children...more
Dec 10, 2012
Mohammed Alsafi
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people wh like : humour , different stories , interesting books
Recommended to Mohammed by:
our caring school librarian
this book has been one of my favourite books that i have read . It is my favourite David Walliams book so far . What i enjoye about this book is that the story and idea is very original and interesting .The book is written very cleverly , but also in a humorous way and that is a very intelligent thing to do as an Author . The other thing i liked is that all David Walliams book have one same character that appeares out of no-where in every single book and this is very interesting and makes you wa...more
One of the best books I've read it has a hooking story line and one of the best selling kids books. I read it in 3 day new record.
I chose it read this book because dad did some research and found this book and bought it for me. when i saw it it look interesting and when i read the back i got hooked. I think the category on the bingo board, this book fits into is the Female Main Character because the main character is a girl called Zoe and i think that there is not many book that i will read tha...more
I chose it read this book because dad did some research and found this book and bought it for me. when i saw it it look interesting and when i read the back i got hooked. I think the category on the bingo board, this book fits into is the Female Main Character because the main character is a girl called Zoe and i think that there is not many book that i will read tha...more
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As I confessed in my review of Gangsta Granny, I was something of a latecomer to the books of David Walliams, but since then I have read all three of the titles that preceded it. Gangsta Granny was definitely my favourite of the four, and when comparing in order of their release it is easy to see how David Walliams is developing as a writer. Ratburger is no exception, with the author's writing continuing to develop, and there is now no do...more
As I confessed in my review of Gangsta Granny, I was something of a latecomer to the books of David Walliams, but since then I have read all three of the titles that preceded it. Gangsta Granny was definitely my favourite of the four, and when comparing in order of their release it is easy to see how David Walliams is developing as a writer. Ratburger is no exception, with the author's writing continuing to develop, and there is now no do...more
This is a book about a girl called Zoe. Zoe's mother dies when Zoe is young and during the following years she obtained a step mother called Shelia. Shelia is a cruel character and very unloving towards Zoe. However, she is also troubled by a girl in her school called Tina Trotts who is also very cruel and unkind to Zoe.
During the course of the book, Zoe finds a loving little rat to care for but will the people around her except it and will she get a chance to fulfill her dreams?
The book i thoug...more
During the course of the book, Zoe finds a loving little rat to care for but will the people around her except it and will she get a chance to fulfill her dreams?
The book i thoug...more
I have enjoyed Walliams other books and this one is pretty good too although not my favourite. Aimed at the 8 plus it has all the Roald Dahlish nastiness that will make kids laugh. Totally unPC which is also what the kids enjoy. Standard nasty stepmother and lonely sad father. School bullies and poverty make this sadly a little real.Zoe is the main character suffering from all of the above but can she overcome it all and rescue her kidnapped pet rat and save the day?
Very quick to read, but a bit of a disappointment.
Felt like he didn't take as much time finding his authorial voice with this one, and a few elements seemed lifted from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (poor family, job lost) and other Dahl stories (Witches - mouse training). Didn't like Burt (and hated the drawings of him - didn't realise it wasn't a woman!!). Some speech didn't ring true for a child. Walliams didn't use his previous technique to good effect of talking to the reader directly...more
Felt like he didn't take as much time finding his authorial voice with this one, and a few elements seemed lifted from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (poor family, job lost) and other Dahl stories (Witches - mouse training). Didn't like Burt (and hated the drawings of him - didn't realise it wasn't a woman!!). Some speech didn't ring true for a child. Walliams didn't use his previous technique to good effect of talking to the reader directly...more
A good fun book - very much what we have come to expect from Walliams but a little darker and I think he is actually getting a bit better as he develops more of his own style and becomes less Roald Dahl lite. Some bits are not for the squeamish but I reckon Year 3 upwards will love this book - kids do afterall love a bit of gore. Mums and Dads will love doing the voices - especially the Stepmum - I love her!
Another absolutely hilarious novel from comedian David Walliams. Brits will get this more, as Walliams, in all his books, portrays British life in the eyes of a misfit child. It's fantastic, the characters are so out-of-this-world and funny. And the ending is amazingly funny. RatBurger is a classic bit of crazy children's' literature.
After watching Mr Stink at Christmas we started this book. I did enjoy it, but there are quite a lot of similarities between the two stories. It was funny and scary in parts, I think Walliams is trying to be the new Roald Dahl which is a good aim, but he has a way to go yet.
Hmmmm.....i have now read all of David Walliams books with my children, and have really enjoyed all of them, Mr Stink and Gansta Gran both had me in tears, but sorry to say i feel a bit deflated about this one. The characters never really developed for me and i found it hard to read with enthusiasm. My 8 year old enjoyed the gross bits - but i wondered if the ending was a bit much? i won't include any spoilers other than this will put you off burger vans for life! I hope Davids next book is back...more
As a fan of Little Britain and an avid book reader it's surprising I didn't know that David Walliams had written these children's books until about a month ago. Funny with lots of illustrations by Tony Ross who was the illustrator of the Roald Dahl book The Magic Finger. (edited to add) At least my edition of The Magic Finger was, I see that there are other editions illustrated by Quentin Blake.
Oct 11, 2012
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I expected a bit more. Mr stink and billionaire boy along with gangsta granny were hilarious, but this book was too sad and unfortunate for me to like.
Also, Don't read this book anywhere near food. You will lose your appetite for a week.
Also, Don't read this book anywhere near food. You will lose your appetite for a week.
With all the ingredients that a good classic children's book requires, Walliams writes a genuinely brilliant book. Great for all ages! Thoroughly enjoyed, couldn't put it down. 10/10!!!
David Walliams has a good sense of humour, I'll give him that!
My younger sister owns this book and on a whim I decided to read it; and to my great surprise, I actually quite enjoyed it!
My younger sister owns this book and on a whim I decided to read it; and to my great surprise, I actually quite enjoyed it!
A kids book? erm I think NOT....fun....cheeky...and just the read needed in between my usual! Is Mr Walliams filling the shoes of Roald Dahl? (did I really just write that?)
Hilariously funny story about baddies and bullies - and pet rats. Every bit as good as as Walliams' other books. I read it putting it down - you will too!
Love it one of my other favourite authors. Well done David walliams, thumbs up all around. You did an excellent job
David Walliams has written better. However, this book WAS funny and it did amuse me. I would recommend this.
Excellent Book wish there were more!!!
Start: 1st May 2013
Finnish:4 May 2013
Start: 1st May 2013
Finnish:4 May 2013
I absolutely loved this book it was hilarious hopefully everyone else thinks that
this book is awesome a really good read.I recommend it to everyone
Christmas present from nana. I loved it!
excellent
rib tickling fun
love the way david slips in a bit of normality
rib tickling fun
love the way david slips in a bit of normality
The best book ever
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DAVID WALLIAMS is an actor and writer best known for his work with Matt Lucas in the multi-award-winning sketch show Little Britain. His debut children's novel, The Boy in the Dress, was published in 2008 to unanimous critical acclaim and he has since developed a reputation as a natural successor to Roald Dahl.
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