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Bill's New Frock & The Country Pancake (Unabridged)
 
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Bill's New Frock & The Country Pancake (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Anne Fine (Author), Tony Robinson (Narrator)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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  • Listening Length: 2 hours and 10 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: AudioGO Ltd.
  • Audible Release Date: 2 Nov 2009
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002TSPY1G
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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Bill's New Frock
One Monday morning, Bill Simpson wakes up to find he is a girl! Forced off to school in a frilly pink dress, Bill discovers one of the worst, most baffling days of his life is about to begin....

The Country PancakeThe children of Wallisdean Park School can't believe their luck when the angelic Miss Mirabelle arrives. In order to save her from the fearsome Mrs Spicer, Lance comes up with the most original fund-raising idea ever...and all because of Flossie, who makes the best country pancakes!

©1989 Anne Fine; (P)2009 BBC Audiobooks Ltd

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Once I'd discovered this book I could not put it down. I bought my own copy and took it into school. My Yr 4 children (8 year olds turning 9) were hooked from the very beginning. Bill's feelings (horror & embarrassment) are vividly depicted with such excellent language. We haven't yet finished the book and the children ask me at the end of every day to read them a few more pages. It truly is a gem, and perfect for Lower KS2.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:Paperback
One unusual morning Bill Simpson turned into a girl, his Mum made him wear a pink frilly frock with fiddly shell buttons and a zip at the back. On his way to school Mean Malcom would not stop whistling at him and being mean. When he got to school he noticed he wasn't getting treated as he would usually, everthing seemed to be different. He had to play Rapunzel in a school play, he got into a fight with another boy and he was not allowed to read boy comics anymore. When Bill got home his Mum was really angry with him for ruining his dress and was told he would never go to school in a pink frilly frock ever again. Bill was so happy he was back to being a boy and his usual life.

Our favourite part of the book was when Bill had to race against his friends and was told to let Paul win but he couldn't do it. He just wanted to win!

We think this book is suitable for children and teenagers between ages 6 to 18 because it is fun, enjoyable and you will never want to put it down!

Year 3 (2) Episkopi Primary School
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
It's a girl's world! 21 Jun 2000
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Format:Paperback
Anne Fine explores the gender issue of how the sexes are treated differently in the world today. It is written in a humorous manner which makes it accessible to every primary school child. We are taken on Bill's journey through a school day as a girl. From the shocking opening line to the fast paced dialogue this book ensures that we all have the desire to reach the end.
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great for bedtime stories
bought a few books recently for my little boy. He loved this book- laughing out loud at some of it. Great story about a boy who wakes up one day to find that everyone thinks he is... Read more
Published 7 days ago by lisa wise
A good read
This was delivered super quick in excellent condition and did the job perfectly. I wanted it to use in a lesson teaching empathy to children with ASD. Read more
Published 1 month ago by diamondgirl
Bill's New Frock
Bill woke up in the morning and his mum made him wear a pink frock. The book is about how people treat boys and girls differently. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. F. Ferguson
Bill's New Frock
This is a great book. I have used it for the last 10 years and every time I buy one I seem to lose it ... because my whole class want to re-read it! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Zirafa
'Bill's new frock' by Alexandra age 8
I like this book because it is very funny.My favourite character is Bill, who wakes up one day as a girl and his mum makes him wear a frilly pink dress for the day! Read more
Published 10 months ago by A kid's review
A must read for children - and teachers
Anne Fine has a great gift for addressing many of the issues that concern children. I love her books and find it strange that she does not seem to be as popular as Jacqueline... Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Milburn
Bills Fantastic Fabulous Frock
One school Monday morning a boy called Bill Simpson woke up, looked into the mirror and he was shocked because he was a girl. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2009
Bill's New Frock
Bill's New Frock is a comedy book about a boy named Bill who woke up one morning to find he was a girl!. Read more
Published on 26 April 2009
Bill's New Frock
Bill's New Frock is an entertaining and silly book to read, and you should read it. Bill's Mum dressed Bill up in a new pink frilly forck and he had to go to school in it. Read more
Published on 26 April 2009
Bill's New Frock
Bill's New Frock is a comedy book by the brilliant author Anne Fine.

The book is about a boy named Bill, who wakes up and finds he is a girl! Read more
Published on 26 April 2009
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