Now a Major Musical
David Walliams is a literary phenomenon whose books have sold more
than fifty-four million copies worldwide and have been translated
into fifty-five languages.
Quentin Blake is one of the best-loved storytellers in the world.
His books include dozens of modern classics and he has collaborated
with an incredible range of authors, perhaps most famously Roald
Dahl. Quentin was appointed the first UK Children's Laureate in
1999, was created CBE in 2005, and received a knighthood for
'services to illustration' in the New Year's Honours for 2013.
‘[Walliams’ books] are brilliantly, beautifully and seemingly effortlessly written … Mr Dahl finally has a worthy successor’ Telegraph ‘Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories’ Metro “A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit” – Evening Standard "Well written, funny, touching" – Observer "A passionate celebration of individuality" – Telegraph "Believable characters and a story that's original and intriguing” ***** – Heat “Charming, funny” – The Times “Has a lovely, Dahlian fluency to it” – Time Out
Gr 6-8-The protagonist in this offbeat story is Dennis, a 12-year-old boy whose eclectic interests range from football (soccer) to fashion. He's mocked for his purchase of Vogue magazine but he just can't resist poring over the photo shoots, enamored with the color, cut, and style of women's dresses. Dennis meets up with Lisa, the school hottie, who is two years older and also a fashion aficionado. She plays dress up with Dennis and convinces him to come to school as "Denise," a French exchange student. Hilarity ensues as soccer-star Dennis, outfitted in an orange sequined sheath, complete with wig and makeup, attempts to pull off the ruse. This quirky comedy also has poignant moments between Dennis and his dad and brother. It's a quick read and Blake's stylistic line illustrations are the icing on the cake. All that being said, it's difficult to predict an audience for this book. Younger students may be turned off by the Briticisms, and it's a bit too juvenile for older readers.-Patricia N. McClune, Conestoga Valley High School, Lancaster, PA Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
'[Walliams' books] are brilliantly, beautifully and seemingly effortlessly written ... Mr Dahl finally has a worthy successor' Telegraph
'Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories' Metro
"A great comic tale... Walliams is a natural wit" - Evening Standard
"Well written, funny, touching" - Observer
"A passionate celebration of individuality" - Telegraph
"Believable characters and a story that's original and intriguing" ***** - Heat
"Charming, funny" - The Times
"Has a lovely, Dahlian fluency to it" - Time Out
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