The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams

The Boy in the Dress

David Walliams with Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

288 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

The sparkling debut children's novel from David Walliams, co-creator and co-star of the multi-award-winning Little Britain. Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book! Charming, surpr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 785 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
funny 67%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 46%
emotional 35%
reflective 17%
relaxing 17%
adventurous 10%
sad 10%
challenging 7%

Pace

fast 88%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.8

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