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The Boy in the Dress
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 7,280 Ratings and 838 Reviews

Book Description
Everybody needs friends? especially a boy in a dress!

Dennis? life is boring and lonely. His mother left two years ago, his truck driver father is depressed, his brother is a bully and, worst of all, ?no hugging? is one of their household rules. But one thing Dennis does have is soccer?he?s the leading scorer on his team. Oh, and did we mention his secret passion for fashion?

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Book Information
PublisherRazorBill
BindingHardcover (8 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages240
ISBN-101595142991
ISBN-13978-1595142993
Publication Date12/01/2009
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About David Walliams (Author) : David Walliams is a published author of young adult books. Published credits of David Walliams include The Boy in the Dress.
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About Quentin Blake (Illustrator) : Quentin Saxby Blake CBE (born December 16, 1932 in Sidcup) is a British cartoonist, illustrator and childrens' book author. He was educated at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School. He sketched his f... more
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6/18/2011 Paul Tubb said:
I was quite surprised when this book was nominated for the Roald Dahl funny prize. Not because it is bad, on the contrary, it is quite excellently written. It is simply because, I purchased this expecting The kind of laughter Walliams provides as 50 percent of Little Britain, yet this book, alth... more

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