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The Boy in the Dress

by David Walliams
RM25.81 MYR Now RM14.59 MYR Save 43% more
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Celebrating difference with humor and heart.

If you enjoy a story that's both funny and heartfelt, "The Boy in the Dress" could be just your style. With David Walliams's signature charm, this book tackles topics of diversity and acceptance through the eyes of a young boy exploring his identity. It's the sort of read that both children and adults can truly appreciate for its warmth and wit.

  • Stonewall Book Award Nominee for Children’s and Young Adult Literature (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Boy in the Dress

by David Walliams
RM25.81 MYR Now RM14.59 MYR Save 43% more
ISBN: 9780007279043
Authors: David Walliams
Publisher: HARPER COLLINS
Date of Publication: 2009-06-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Humor, Realistic Fiction, Adventure, Middle Grade
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 14733 readers)

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?When Dennis friend Lisa discovers his stash of Vogue magazines, she convinces him to vamp it up and wear a dress to school. But in class, his hilarious hijinks as Denise are brought to a screeching halt when the headmaster discovers his secret and delivers the worst punishment of all Dennis is expelled from school and therefore forbidden to play in the soccer Final Cup!Can the team win the most important game of the year without their star player? And, more importantly, will Dennis gain the love and respect of his friends and family, even in a dress?
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Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Celebrating difference with humor and heart.

If you enjoy a story that's both funny and heartfelt, "The Boy in the Dress" could be just your style. With David Walliams's signature charm, this book tackles topics of diversity and acceptance through the eyes of a young boy exploring his identity. It's the sort of read that both children and adults can truly appreciate for its warmth and wit.

  • Stonewall Book Award Nominee for Children’s and Young Adult Literature (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.