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... A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale... hilarious” - Amanda Craig, The Times David Walliams's third book Billionaire Boy (2010), is a hilarious, touching, and marvellous fable about the billion reasons for Joe to be happy. Joe owns a bowling alley, a cinema and even has a butler. He's the wealthiest twelve-year-old in the land. Yes, Joe has absolutely everything he can possibly want but there's still one thing he really needs: a friend. A book that will teach your kids the value of friendships and how it outweighs the money.

Dad – Dennis and John's father, whose name is not given in the book. He works as a long-distance lorry driver. a b Salter, Jessica (7 August 2008). "David Walliams in Bond Street as a 'laydee' ". London: Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 10 August 2008 . Retrieved 21 January 2009. The Boy in the Dress Audio book". Harpercollins.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 August 2012 . Retrieved 21 January 2009.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.

a b Jones, Nicolette (26 October 2008). "The Boy in the Dress, Sunday Times review". The Times. London . Retrieved 21 January 2009. 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!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 ] 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. The Boy In The Dress is a comedic children's book written by David Walliams and illustrated by Quentin Blake. It is the first book by Walliams, a television comedian best known for the cult BBC show Little Britain. It tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy called John and a twelve-year-old boy called Dennis who is encouraged by a rebellious friend to cross-dress and the reactions of his family, friends and school. [1] [2] It is aimed at readers aged eight to twelve, [3] and has been adapted into a television film and a musical. 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.