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| Author | David Walliams |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Quentin Blake |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction (8-12) |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | 1 October 2008 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 0-00-727903-5 |
| OCLC | 233262822 |
The Boy In The Dress is a comedic children's book written by David Walliams and illustrated by Quentin Blake, published in October 2008. It is the first book by Walliams, a television comedian best known for the cult BBC show Little Britain. It tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy called John and a twelve-year-old boy called Dennis who is encouraged by a rebellious friend to cross-dress and the reactions of his family, friends and school.[1][2] It is aimed at readers aged eight to twelve,[3] and has been adapted into a television film and a musical.
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