The Boy in the Dress | 
 enlarge | Author: David Walliams
Creator: Quentin Blake
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 946
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0007279035
EAN: 9780007279036
ASIN: 0007279035
Publication Date: October 1, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Good condition, dispatched within two working days in UK, from independent bookshop in London.
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Superb! December 4, 2008
The Boy in the Dress
EXCELLENT BOOK!!!
I loved this so much, it reminds me of Roald Dahl. The characters are superb and the story flows nicely. DEFINATELY for the age 8's and over though!!
Entertaining... November 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very much a junior book but very enjoyable and doesn't get too bogged down in making sure it gives the right 'educational' message. I finished this book with a huge smile on my face, as did my 7yr old nephew!
 A simple tale, and a visual delight. October 26, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Dennis was differnt.
Why was her different, I hear you ask?
Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book...
I'm sure David Walliams doesn't need any introduction, but in case you don't recognise the name, he's most well known for his partnership with Matt Lucas in Little Britain.
The actual book is a visual delight, both inside and out. It's illustrated by Quentin Blake, famous for his illustrations in Roald Dahl's books. An addition such as this cannot fail to add charm to a book, and it certainly works here.
The story is what you would expect, and I won't go into the details. It is basically a simple children's story, one I can imagine appalling to my nine year old daughter, and upwards. It explores, in a gentle way, the issue of being different to others, accepting yourself, and finding acceptance from others.. and for others. There is also just the right degree of humour, to make this appeal to most people.
This book will also appeal to adults.. not so much because there is some hidden depth to the book, but rather for it's simplicity, it's humour, and it's delightful illustrations. It's not an in depth commentary, but rather a simple story, with a simple message.
I'm about to hand my copy over to my previously mentioned daughter.. she has already picked it up and said it looked good,but of course the test will be how it reads! For fans of David Walliams, or even Quentin Blake, this will make a nice addition to the bookshelves.
Walliams and Blake a brilliant combo October 17, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is brilliant. Love Walliams' sense of humour, as always, and I couldn't help but wonder just how much of this was based on childhood experiences! Takes a lot of imagination to write something like this and I'm pretty sure it will capture the imagination of kids and adults alike. Add to that Quentin Blake's distinctive illustrations and you have a perfect combination of wit, humour and a story that's wonderfully entertaining. Get this for a good giggle!
Perfect October 12, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Funny, moving, just perfect. It's an instant classic, I can't recommend it highly enough. So much richer and deeper than 'Little Britain', and Quentin Blake's illustrations are beautiful. I now know what to buy all the children in my life for Christmas, and the some of the adults too!
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