The Boy in the Dress

· HarperCollins UK
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The sparkling debut children’s novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country.

Illustrated by Quentin Blake and brilliantly written by David Walliams, The Boy in the Dress is full of the sharp humour and vivid characters you would expect from the co-creator and co-star of Little Britain.

It is also a timeless and hilarious fable about what happens when an ordinary boy does something extraordinary – and the way that people, even the petty and cruel, can surprise you in the end. Quentin's illustrious black and white drawings are interspersed throughout, forming a perfect accompaniment to this funny and touching story.

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4.1
247 reviews
A Google user
March 22, 2014
I love Football David you are a genious i have read all your books and loved em expecialy demon dentist you know how to make a twist im telling you you are special keep on writing books plz cant wait for the next
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Xynic
March 15, 2016
I have this book not on my phone but on paper back. I love it, best book ever. I have read all the wimpy kid books and I'm on the David Walliams books, and I love them all, I will say enyone will love this book and I'm only 11 but i love this book.:)
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Lise Cunningham
June 21, 2020
At the start it was a sad story but it slowly got happier and happier and I find it interesting that Dennis likes wearing a dress I myself like wearing boys clothes but I'm a girl so I think everyone should dress like they want to but still wear your school uniform.
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About the author

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and has become one of the most influential children’s writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 45 million copies, and his books translated into 55 languages. Collectively across his titles, David has celebrated 70 weeks (non-consecutive) at number one in the overall book charts and more than 200 weeks (non-consecutive) at number one in the Children’s charts – an achievement no other children’s writer has reached.

Quentin Blake taught at the Royal College of Art, where he was Head of the Illustration Department before becoming a full time illustrator. He has collaborated with writers such as Russell Hoban, John Yeoman, and most famously Roald Dahl. He has also illustrated classic books for adults and created much-loved characters of his own such as Mr Magnolia and Mrs Armitage.

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