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The Boy in the Dress
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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 soccerhes 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 allDennis 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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thewallflower0707
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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This article talks about the recent trend of celebrities flooding the children book market with more or less well-written books and whether this takes away space from real authors who depend on the money.

The author also mentions the terrible messaging in books by #DavidWalliam ^s.

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/dec/12/famous-first-words-how-celebrities...

BkClubCare Very interesting 🧐 3y
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Powered_By_Plants
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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Pickpick

A celebration of Diversity ❤️🧡💛🤎💚💙🖤🤍💜

I think the #chihuahua‘s enjoy the Sunday morning reading as much as we do! My daughter and I had to finish this, I think this may even be my favourite DW so far. Such a heart warming , funny , feel good book.

“You know the irony, Dennis?” Proclaimed Raj.”Those people who are so quick to judge,be they teachers or politicians or religious leaders or whatever,are normally up to far worse themselves!”

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Jari-chan
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This is a book that every school library should have. My opinion. But it's such a great story about being different, that surely will help many kids overcoming their fear. Dennis has to suffer a lot just because he likes wearing dresses - what's so wrong about that?!

Be who you are and feel comfortable with it, that's what David Walliams is telling his readers. An important message, if you ask me.

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Sarah24
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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To the pupil I made a promise to, you were right! This book was lighthearted, fun and I enjoyed it!

My colleagues call me crazy for listening to do many pupil suggestions, I end up reading/watching/doing a lot of unusual things (recently watching Dr Who and agreeing to try bizarre food pairings), but it's so worth it and I value that they've thought about me and the relationships built from it.

#teachersoflitsy #quickread #book2of2019

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Definitely! You can learn a lot from kids! It‘s a good thing to be open to new ideas and experiences. I learn a lot from my 10-year-old son! 5y
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tanjas.bookish.view
Kicker im Kleid | David Walliams
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Heute habe ich mir dieses Buch gekauft. Ich bin wirklich gespannt, denn allein die Thematik hat mich komplett begeistert!❤️

#kickerimkleid#neuesbuch#wirddirektgelesen

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LindsayReads
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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Confession: I read this around 7 years ago and don't remember many of the specifics. I don't believe this centered around being transgendered, but it is definitely a bit queer. What I do remember is that it was a tender story of loss, acceptance, and finding one's passion with a slightly unbelievable ending. And it's illustrated by Quentin Blake! #boyinthetitle #FeistyFeb

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CatAndKindle
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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Dennis‘s dream floated quietly away.

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CatAndKindle
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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“You know the irony, Dennis?” proclaimed Raj. “Those people who are so quick to judge, be they teachers or politicians or religious leaders or whatever, are normally up to far worse themselves!”

Dolly There are SO many times throughout history where this has been shown as true. 7y
Gayan This! 7y
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CatAndKindle
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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why are girls allowed to wear dresses and boys aren‘t? It doesn‘t make any sense!

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CatAndKindle
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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Sometimes children pass on cruelty unthinkingly like they would a cold

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CatAndKindle
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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He wasn‘t a good liar, but then lying is not a thing that it‘s good to be good at. I, myself, have never ever lied.

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CatAndKindle
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He finished his speech with the tone of triumph grown-ups sometimes use when they are talking nonsense and they know it.

arlenefinnigan Nice juxtaposition 😉 7y
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CatAndKindle
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Dressing up had made him feel like he didn‘t have to be boring Dennis living his boring life anymore. I can be whoever I want to be! he thought.

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CatAndKindle
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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No one was more aware of the momentary comfort chocolate could give in moments of despair.

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CatAndKindle
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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it would be boring if we were all the same wouldn‘t it?

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CatAndKindle
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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Not only was he bigger than everyone else, he had a deeper voice, and was disturbingly hairy for a boy his age.

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CatAndKindle
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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Missed this one off my December list

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CuriousTeeth
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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Today I installed a lamp for night reading and tonight I am taking full advantage! Got to get my Matilda Middle Grade Book Club read finished for tomorrow.

Centique My kids love David Walliams so much. Saw him speak at a writers festival and he was so funny and in tune with kids. Hope lots of American kids get to know his work too 😍 7y
quirkyreader I loved him in Little Britain and Mr. Stink. 7y
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MrsMarks88
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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David Walliams books are immensely popular with my KS3 students - I think it's about time I check some out!

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howifeelaboutbooks
The Boy in the Dress | David Walliams
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Read this one outside on a beautiful afternoon. David Walliams is so funny, and I really like his writing style. Having Quentin Blake as an illustrator doesn't hurt! Have you read this?

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