Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astrochimp | 2024 | David Walliams | Buy |
Astrochimp (2024) is David Walliams’ first graphic novel, expanding his work into a new format.
The book tells the story of a chimpanzee sent into space, told through the comic panel format rather than the illustrated prose Walliams has used in his previous children’s books. It marks a new direction for an author who has sold millions of copies in the traditional chapter book format.
Walliams’ humor translates well to the graphic novel form, and the visual storytelling opens his work to readers who might not pick up a longer text. Given his track record of producing new books every year, Astrochimp may be the start of a new strand alongside his picture books and novels.