The Midnight Gang
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| Author | David Walliams |
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| Illustrator | Tony Ross |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | 3 November 2016 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| ISBN | 978-0-00-848759-1 |
| Preceded by | Grandpa's Great Escape |
| Followed by | Bad Dad |
The Midnight Gang is a children's book written by David Walliams and illustrated by Tony Ross. It was released by HarperCollins on 3 November 2016. The story follows a boy called Thomas "Tom" Charper going to a cruel hospital and joining a "midnight gang" consisting of the facility's other children.
Reception
[edit]Emily Bearn wrote in The Daily Telegraph, "it is a simple and touching story of children overcoming adversity with make-believe".[1] Common Sense Media's Mary Eisenhart said, "British author David Walliams is in top form with this imaginative, poignant, often crude, and frequently hilarious tale of kids stuck in a London hospital. ... it's a heartstring-tugging, thought-provoking tale with unforgettable characters, relatable issues, and a determination to do better than the bad people in your life."[2]
In a positive review for the School Library Journal, Caitlin Augusta stated, "Ross's numerous black-and-white illustrations mirror Walliams's lawless, uncontained revelry. ... Irreverent as Roald Dahl, Walliams is a unique author who's created a memorable world and cast of characters."[3] In a mixed review, Kirkus Reviews said, "An entertaining tale that will definitely find an audience, but fans of icky, vicious comedy deserve better."[4]
Adaptations
[edit]The book was adapted for the theatre.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ Bearn, Emily (3 December 2016). "The Midnight Gang proves David Walliams just keeps getting better – review". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Eisenhart, Mary (3 June 2019). "The Midnight Gang. Book review by Mary Eisenhart, Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on 27 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Augusta, Caitlin (1 December 2017). "The Midnight Gang". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "The Midnight Gang". Kirkus Reviews. 13 November 2017. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Wiegand, Chris (4 May 2020). "The Midnight Gang review – escape to Walliams' wonderland". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Pollard, Alexandra (26 December 2018). "The Midnight Gang review: David Walliams channels Roald Dahl's zany imagination in delightful children's tale". The Independent. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "David Walliams' The Midnight Gang rolls into Her Majesty's". The Courier. 1 April 2021. ProQuest 2511070672.
- ^ Fargnoli, Dave (24 July 2017). "The Midnight Gang: "Fun david walliams' adaptation"". The Stage. ProQuest 1927854761. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Todd, Bella (24 October 2018). "The Midnight Gang: "Wickedly funny"". The Stage. ProQuest 2131787428. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Maxwell, Dominic (24 October 2018). "Theatre review: The Midnight Gang at the Chichester Festival Theatre". The Times. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
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