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The Boy in the Dress.
by Walliams, David
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
London: HarperCollins Children's Books, 2008. First edition of the award-winning sketch actor's first children's book. Octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrations by Quentin Blake. Fine in a fine dust jacket. A wonderful book about family and self-expression, 'The Boy in the Dress' follows twelve-year-old Dennis as he makes a new friend and copes with his mother's abandonment. The book has spawned both a television film and musical of the same name. "Everyone is on the side of freedom and tolerance by the end, for which the book must be applauded" (TIMES).
Synopsis
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 145190
- Title
- The Boy in the Dress.
- Author
- Walliams, David
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2008
- Keywords
- David Walliams First Edition, The Boy in the Dress First Edition
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children's Books;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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- Octavo
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