The Twits Next Door

byGreg James, Chris Smith, Emily Jones (Illustrator)

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A wickedly funny and prank-filled adventure starring one of Roald Dahl’s most hilarious and popular creations, The Twits.

This brand-new and deliciously revolting story is brilliantly written by internationally bestselling authors and children’s literacy advocates Greg James and Chris Smith and illustrated by Emily Jones.

Mr and Mrs Twit are just about as nasty and revolting as two people can get. The only thing that brings the two of them pleasure is playing pranks on one another.

But, when a new family called the Lovelies move in next door, with their lively 10-year-old twins, they teach The Twits to stop being so mean and horrible and they all live happily ever after . . .

Ha! Not really. The Twits HATE the Lovelies.

But how far will The Twits go to rid themselves of their horribly nice new neighbours? And what happens when these new neighbours, who are armed with utter loveliness, start to fight back?

Loved The Twits Next Door? Read more fantastically funny adventures from Greg James and Chris Smith:

The Kid Normal series
The Great Dream Robbery
Super Ghost
The Kid Who Fell Through Time

About Greg James

Greg James and Chris Smith are the multi award-winning and bestselling authors of The Twits Next Door, The Kid Who Fell Through Time, The Great Dream Robbery, Super Ghost, and the Kid Normal series.

They have been translated into over 20 languages and been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Laugh Out Loud Book Award.

They are founding members of the Primary School Library Alliance – a campaign launched by Penguin Random House and the National Literacy Trust to address the lack of investment in UK primary school libraries – and were awarded the Ruth Rendell Literacy Award in 2024 for their work promoting literacy in schools.
Outside of their writing partnership, Greg James is a radio and television broadcaster and Chris Smith a solo author of acclaimed children’s books Frankie Best Hates Quests, Clarity Jones and the Magical Detective Agency and The New Famous Five, a new series inspired by Enid Blyton.

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About Chris Smith

GREG JAMES and CHRIS SMITH are the multi award-winning and bestselling authors of The Twits Next Door, The Kid Who Fell Through Time, The Great Dream Robbery, Super Ghost, and the Kid Normal series.

They have been translated into over 20 languages and been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Laugh Out Loud Book Award.

They are founding members of the Primary School Library Alliance – a campaign launched by Penguin Random House and the National Literacy Trust to address the lack of investment in UK primary school libraries – and were awarded the Ruth Rendell Literacy Award in 2024 for their work promoting literacy in schools.
Outside of their writing partnership, Greg James is a radio and television broadcaster and Chris Smith a solo author of acclaimed children’s books Frankie Best Hates Quests, Clarity Jones and the Magical Detective Agency and The New Famous Five, a new series inspired by Enid Blyton.

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About Emily Jones (Illustrator)

Emily Jones wanted to illustrate children's books for a living immediately after reading 'I want my potty' by Tony Ross. It's been a little while since that pivotal moment in Jarrow library aged 7 but she has finally achieved it.

She lives in Cardiff with her partner and English Bull Terrier Whippet Cross, Augustus, who despite having never entered a beauty pageant, would definitely win one.

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