1 / 7Billionaire Boy by David Walliams
Billionaire Boy by David Walliams is a children’s story about wealthy twelve-year-old Joe, who has almost everything but wants a friend. The listing describes it as humorous and touching, with a 288-page English edition.
At a glance
- Follows Joe, a wealthy twelve-year-old who wants a friend despite having material luxuries.
- The listing presents the story as both funny and emotionally touching.
- Customer feedback reports an easy-to-read story that some readers finish in one sitting.
Reference price: £7.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The friendship-focused premise gives the story an emotional thread alongside its humour.
- Customer feedback highlights an engaging writing style and readability for children.
- The listed 288-page length offers a substantial story in a compact-format book.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 9 Jun. 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| Reading age | 7 - 10 years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.6 x 19.8 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 430 g |
| ISBN-10 | 9780007371082 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-0007371082 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The reading-age entry is attributed to customers, rather than presented as a publisher's age recommendation. ISBN labels and values appear inconsistent in the listing, so verify the edition identifier if it matters.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
79% 79% - 4 stars
13% 13% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
2% 2%
Customer feedback highlights humour, an engaging story, emotional depth and easy reading, with some readers reportedly finishing the book in one sitting. Those impressions may suit children who enjoy accessible, funny fiction with a friendship theme. The rating distribution is largely five-star, though a smaller share is lower-rated, so experiences are not uniformly positive.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as funny and moving, with moral themes woven into it.
- Feedback reports that the writing captures children’s imagination and is easy to read.
Frequently asked questions
What is Billionaire Boy about?
The listing describes Joe as a wealthy twelve-year-old who has almost everything but needs a friend.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 288 pages.
What reading age is listed?
It says “7 - 10 years, from customers”, so this is customer-attributed guidance rather than a publisher age label.
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