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Esio Trot (Colour Edition)

By Roald Dahl
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Esio Trot (Colour Edition) by Roald Dahl is a charming tale about the shy Mr. Hoppy, who is secretly in love with his neighbour, Mrs. Silver. However, Mrs. Silver’s heart belongs to her pet tortoise, Alfie. In his quest to win her affection, Mr. Hoppy devises a clever plan involving some unusual words and a little bit of magic.
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You might enjoy this charming and whimsical story if you love tales filled with warmth, humour, and a bit of magic. With delightful illustrations bringing the story to life, it's perfect for children who enjoy light-hearted adventures and imaginative storytelling. Ideal for those looking for a fun and heartwarming read that captures the essence of Roald Dahl's enchanting writing style.

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Esio Trot (Colour Edition)

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High up in a tall building lives Mr Hoppy all alone. Downstairs lives Mrs Silver. Mr Hoppy loves her. And Mrs Silver loves her tortoise, Alfie. Oh, if only Mr Hoppy could perform some great feat that would make him a hero in her eyes! Then one day his mind goes click and an amazing idea rushes into his head.

With the help of a magical spell, some cabbage leaves and one hundred and forty tortoises, can shy Mr Hoppy win Mrs Silver's heart?

Esio Trot (Colour Edition) by Roald Dahl is a delightful tale of magic, love, and the lengths one will go to win someone's heart.

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Esio Trot (Colour Edition) by Roald Dahl is praised for its whimsical charm and imaginative storyline, appealing to both children and adults. Reviewers appreciate Quentin Blake's delightful illustrations, which add a vibrant dimension to the story. The tale is often noted for its humour and gentle lessons about love and change.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141369389

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Roald Dahl Young Adult

About the Author

Roald Dahl (Author) Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE STORYTELLER. Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Quentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustration.

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