Bill's New Frock
Anne Fine author Mark Beech illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Publishing:28th Aug '25
£7.99
This title is due to be published on 28th August, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£6.99(9781405285339)

A classic edition of Anne Fine’s funny school story, new for 2025!
A classic children’s story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine. This edition is illustrated throughout by Mark Beech and features special bonus material.
A classic children’s story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine. This edition is illustrated throughout by Mark Beech and features special bonus material.
Bill Simpson wakes up to find he’s a girl – and his mother makes him wear a frilly pink dress to school. How on earth is he going to survive a whole day like this? Everything just seems to be different for girls …
Perfect for readers aged 7 years and up and fans of The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams.
Anne Fine’s fun school stories have been delighting children for more than 20 years, winning her awards such as the Smarties Book Award and Carnegie Medal along the way.
'Anne Fine is an author who knows how to make readers laugh' Guardian"
'… a gem. Don't miss it' TES
'Fine has a rare genius for building a funny, enriching and moving story around the nuts and bolts of school life' The Times
'A remarkable writer' British Book News
ISBN: 9780008726713
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 8mm
Weight: 270g
128 pages