The Boy in the Dress

by David Walliams Narrated by David Walliams, Matt Lucas, Sharmistha Michaels, Oscar Michaels, Nitin Ganatra

Overview

The debut children's novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country.Brilliantly performed by David Walliams, Matt Lucas, Sharmistha Michaels, Oscar Michaels and Nitin Ganatra

Dennis was different.

Why was he different, you ask?

Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book...

Charming, surprising and hilarious - David Walliams's beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike.

Now David teams up with an all star cast to produce an audiobook with a difference. This lavish production brings the hilarious voices behind Little Britain to your nearest earphones. And it tells a fantastic story too...

This Sunday Times bestselling book, penned by the bestselling author David Walliams, is a humorous and heartwarming exploration of emotions, diversity, and social themes. It's a must-read for children and adults alike, offering a unique perspective on family dynamics, clothing, and feelings.

For fans of Shane Devries (The Creakers), Jeff Kinney (The Deep End), Peter Brown (The Wild Robot), Liz Pichon (Top of the Class), and Larry Hayes (How to be a Kid Boss).

Editorial Reviews

Booklist

Walliams...has written a witty, high-spirited and, well, sensible story about cross-dressing and other real life issues.

Kirkus Reviews

British comedian Walliams tells the story of Dennis, who lives in a dreary house with his depressed, working-class dad and older brother. He's the star of his soccer team, but the thing that really gives Dennis's life magic is his penchant for women's fashion. An unlikely friendship with an older fashionista at school, the beautiful and popular Lisa, causes Dennis to impersonate a French exchange student-a female one, complete with dress, high heels and makeup, all of which he simply adores wearing. Readers may think he's about to come out, but it turns out he's just a boy who loves to wear ladies' clothing. Comic complications ensue; Dennis is found out and expelled, which puts his school soccer team in jeopardy. Brits may find cross-dressing hilarious, but even with the snappy writing and Blake's clever illustrations, it may be a harder sell on this side of the Atlantic. The message, however-we're all a bit different, and we should follow our own bliss and accept others-is solid. (Fiction. 12 & up)

From the Publisher

‘[Walliams’ books] are brilliantly, beautifully and seemingly effortlessly written … Mr Dahl finally has a worthy successor’ Telegraph

‘Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories’ Metro

“A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit” – Evening Standard

"Well written, funny, touching" – Observer

"A passionate celebration of individuality" – Telegraph

"Believable characters and a story that's original and intriguing” ***** – Heat

“Charming, funny” – The Times

“Has a lovely, Dahlian fluency to it” – Time Out

Product Details

BN ID:	2940191471556
Publisher:	HarperCollins UK
Publication date:	11/01/2008
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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