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David walliams is an actor and writer best known for his work with matt lucas in the multiawardwinning sketch show little britain. It is the first book by walliams, a television comedian best known for the cult bbc show little britain. The boy in the dress, by david walliams, read by the. The sparkling debut childrens novel from david walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing childrens author in the country. The debut childrens novel from david walliams, number one best seller and fastest growing childrens author in the country. Boy in the dress by quentin blake, david walliams bookchor. The boy in the dress is available now in paperback, hardback, audio download and ebook.
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