Dive into the touching and twisted tale of Mr Stink and find out how Chloe comes to help him before he gets driven out of town for good. Dad – Dennis and John's father, whose name is not given in the book. He works as a long-distance lorry driver. Dennis Sims - A 12-year-old boy who lives with his single father following the death of his mother, and his older brother John. Dennis' best friend is named Darvesh.

The Boy in the Dress has been the subject of some controversy. In September 2017, during the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey, retailer Aldi was criticised in Australia by some customers for selling the book. One customer claimed the book had an "agenda" to "groom and sexualise" children, while another accused Aldi of "child abuse", with some threatening a boycott. Other customers defended the company. [6] Allusions [ edit ] a b c Barnard, Linda (7 May 2016). "Funny story: British comic actor also a bestselling children's author: Q&A David Walliams". Toronto Star. p.E.14. ProQuest 1787230897. David Walliams released his autobiography, Camp David, in 2012, which coincided with his ascension to the judges’ table on Britain’s Got Talent. The book has been described as a “raw” and “honest” account of his battles with depression and his journey to becoming a successful comedian. In 2017 he was appointed OBE for services to charity and the arts. David Williams was born in Wimbledon, London, in 1971 and grew up in Surrey. He took the stage name “Walliams” when he joined Equity. He worked as a TV writer and actor throughout the 90s, often with his longstanding comedy partner Matt Lucas. Explore the fantastic adventures of Billionaire Boy and all of the reasons why heis so happy... there is about a billion of them after all!

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A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale... hilarious” - Amanda Craig, The Times And finally, delve into the heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventure in Awful Auntie whenAunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get to Stella's heir to Saxby Hall! At the end of the story, Dennis, his dad, and his brother get over the pain of the loss of Dennis's mother, Dennis and Lisa stay good friends, and John starts to look out for his younger brother more.

Make your appointment...if you dare, with The Demon Dentist in this hilarious novel and help investigate who is leaving disgusting slugs under children's pillows at night... David Walliams noted that The Boy In The Dress is personal to him as it draws on the experiences of his childhood. [4] When he was a child, his sisters would dress him up and he played many female roles in school. [4] Plot [ edit ]

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A television film adaptation was produced for BBC One, and aired on Boxing Day 2014 at 6:55 pm. [9]

Over the years, David Walliams has published over thirty novels, picture books, and books of short stories for children. His books have been widely adapted for television and often aired during the prestigious Christmas primetime slots. His novels have also been made into plays, musicals, and even a ride at Alton Towers. The Boy in the Dress Audio book". Harpercollins.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 August 2012 . Retrieved 21 January 2009. I absolutely love David Walliams’s books. In a few more years, they will become classics.” - Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole a b Jones, Nicolette (26 October 2008). "The Boy in the Dress, Sunday Times review". The Times. London . Retrieved 21 January 2009.Jeffery, Morgan (10 March 2014). "David Walliams' Boy in the Dress to be BBC One film for Christmas 2014". Digital Spy . Retrieved 11 June 2014.