The funniest books around
David WALLIAMS has become one of the most popular children's authors of all time, and this word search gathers his world. You'll be finding the famous titles — GANGSTA GRANNY, DEMON DENTIST, Mr STINK, the MIDNIGHT GANG, SPACEBOY and Awful AUNTIE — all packed with COMEDY.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so the shelf changes every time you play — gentle on Easy, and a Hard-mode giggle once the diagonals and backwards words appear.
Naughty, funny and a bit gross
Walliams' books are loved for being FUNNY, NAUGHTY and just the right amount of gross, and the flavour is here. There's the RATBURGER, the SLIME, the MEGA MONSTER and the BEAST, plus a daring ESCAPE or two. He even wrote 'The WORST CHILDREN in the world' — and millions of kids can't get enough of the AWFUL, hilarious fun.
From comedian to record-breaking author
Most readers meet David WALLIAMS the author long before they learn he was first a grown-up comedian, half of the sketch show 'Little Britain' and a judge on Saturday-night telly. He published his first children's book in 2008 and has barely paused since, selling well over 50 million copies worldwide and topping the children's charts year after year — the kind of run that gets him compared to Roald Dahl, an author he openly adores.
That Dahl influence is the secret. Like Dahl, Walliams pairs gleefully NAUGHTY, slightly gross COMEDY (a GANGSTA GRANNY who's secretly a jewel thief, a DEMON DENTIST, a RATBURGER van) with a soft heart underneath — most of his stories are really about a lonely child finding a friend, often an eccentric old person everyone else ignores. Reluctant readers race through them because they're so FUNNY, and barely notice they're also learning that kindness usually wins. That combination makes them gold for a reading week or a 'find a book you'll actually finish' challenge.
Great for reluctant readers
His funny, gross, big-hearted stories win over readers who don't think they like books, so they're a brilliant pick for a reading week — Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use our Make Your Own tool to build a grid from your own favourite titles.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the David Walliams word search?
His best-loved books — Gangsta Granny, Demon Dentist, Mr Stink, the Midnight Gang and Ratburger, plus plenty of funny, gross fun. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Which David Walliams books are included?
His best-loved ones — GANGSTA GRANNY, DEMON DENTIST, Mr STINK, the MIDNIGHT GANG, RATBURGER and Awful AUNTIE.
Is it good for reluctant readers?
Especially — his funny, gross stories win over readers who don't think they like books. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words.