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Books like The Boy in the Dress
A cheeky, big-hearted romp about the liberating power of wearing exactly what you want, even if it surprises everyone. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Boy in the Dress.
- playful
- uplifting
- bittersweet
- triumphant
- 01
Mr Stink
David Walliams
A cheeky, laugh-out-loud comedy that hides a surprisingly tender heart beneath layers of grime and bodily humor.
- 02
Bad Dad
David Walliams
A high-octane, laugh-out-loud heist caper anchored by the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dad.
- 03
The Art of Being Normal
Lisa Williamson
A tender, big-hearted exploration of friendship, secrets, and the terrifying thrill of finally showing the world who you really are.
- 04
The Boy at the Back of the Class
Onjali Q Raúf
A big-hearted, earnest exploration of empathy that proves you do not need to be a grown-up to change the world.
- 05
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
A highly visual, laugh-out-loud romp through the chaotic mind of a master doodler and excuse-maker.
- 06
Danny, The Champion of the World
Roald Dahl
A cozy, conspiratorial celebration of a father and son teaming up to outsmart a wealthy bully.
- 07
Boy2girl
Terence Blacker · 2004
A chaotic, multi-perspective middle-school comedy where a prank meant to humiliate accidentally dismantles the entire social hierarchy.
- 08
The Whipping Boy
Sid Fleischman
A rollicking, rags-to-riches-to-rags adventure where a spoiled royal and a street-smart orphan learn to survive each other.
- 09
About a Boy
Nick Hornby · 2002
A sharp, funny, and surprisingly tender exploration of growing up, whether you are twelve or thirty-six.
- 10
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4
Sue Townsend
A masterclass in deadpan cringe comedy that perfectly captures the agonizing, self-important delusion of being thirteen.
- 11
The Boy Who Lost His Face
Louis Sachar
A quirky, empathetic exploration of middle school awkwardness, where a literal curse forces a boy to figure out who he actually wants to be.
- 12
Dogs don't tell jokes
Louis Sachar
A funny, tender exploration of what happens when the class clown finally decides to take himself seriously.
