The Boy in the Dress
Publisher: HarperCollins Childrens Books
Dennis loves football but he also loves fashion and Vogue magazine. His lorry-driving father and laddish older brother don’t like or understand his fascination with dresses and since his mother left home, he has no-one to turn to. Then Dennis meets Lisa, an older, cooler girl who wants to be a designer and with her help he realises that it’s ok to be different.
Despite its sensitive subject matter, this book is filled with humour - the 1980s references to Neighbours and drinking Um-bongo will resonate with adults, while Dennis’ exploits with a host of quirky characters will amuse contemporary children. Fantastic illustrations from Quentin Blake complement the text perfectly.
What you thought...
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Blake, 09 February 2022
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Its funny, and sharp, but i dont believe chapter 3 is appropriate for 9 year olds as stated. It talks about adult magazines (porn) and this led to my 9 year old askimg questions and looking for the top shelf in the news agents, when normally she is totally oblivious
Brett, 07 October 2021
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It is realy good the year5 are reading it this term
Sophie, 30 September 2018
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This book is superb! I'm a believer of reading to your child each night and David Williams writing keeps not only my son engaged but myself too. So much so I had to put my son to bed an hour earlier, as neither of us wanted to put the book down and my son was annoyed he would fall asleep during it and had missed some bits LOL the boy in the dress opened up discussions with my son and I about empathy, feelings and friendships which saw davesh not caring what he wore he was always his best f...
Mum&Son, 01 June 2017
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I found it amazingly fun and I think Dennis is a real whizz at football, laughter was spectacular in my room for 16 hours!!! Well done David Walliams! I hope one day you will be the best writer in the world!! I recommend this book for 7-12 year olds
John, 27 November 2015
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David Walliams is a very famous comedian, he iis so funny, and now is writing books! The boy in the dress is the most fab book ever! I loved how he wore dresses, and fooled everyone, even his best friend about being a girl. Dennis thought boy clothes were boring and dull, but girls clothes were bright, fun and sparkly. His Dad isnt very nice, though the ending was heartwarming. This book is a m a z i n g, David has to write more books!
Cherryblossom13, 04 September 2015
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[Review of another book by David Walliams]
Mr stink is a wonderfull story! Really touched my heart ! Couldn't put the book down and first book I've read in years. Am so impressed how David Williams writes and educates people about not judging others and to accept other for who they are and not how they look ! Can't wait to read all his other books ! I'm a 53 and think Mr stink is for everyone to read not just children ! Its certainly been a learning curve for me !
joy, 17 August 2015
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This book is the most funniest book ever written. I love this book so much, and I will never forget it. So hilarious, I nearly wet myself! ;]
Cherryblossom13, 07 August 2015
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I love this book! My family is a big fan of David Walliams and love reading too. I havent finished reanding 'The Boy In The Dress... YET, but it will happen! I have also read 'Gansgta Granny' and seen 'Mr Stink' the film. Is there a film 'The Boy In The Dress'? I would like to find out wheather ther is a film for ' The Boy In The Dress' or not. Also i would like to know if there is another book coming out by David any time soon because i love reading his books espesially 'The Boy In The Dr...
Keira, 12 September 2014
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I absolutely loved this book! i read it in a whole day! it's good to know that no one is the same and that it's ok to be different. I think my favourite characters were Daravesh and Dad because they both helped Dennis and egged him on. His Dad changed completely at the end. I'm reading Billionaire Boy now and it is just as good maybe better!
Philippa, 05 August 2013
Hilarious story with a strong and deep meaning