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Danny the Champion of the World
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The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look.
A stodgy parent is no fun at all. What a child wants and deserves is a parent who is sparky
Danny has the most marvellous and exciting father anyone ever had. He can repair any car or machine that people bring to him, loves going on adventures with Danny, and tells him incredible stories around the stove in the cosy caravan they call home.
The land around them belongs to Mr Hazell, a rich bully who NOBODY likes, not one little bit. So, Danny and his father concoct a daring plot that will give Mr Hazell the greatest shock of his life.
But can they pull off this level of mischief-making without getting caught...?
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Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl is often praised for its heartwarming and imaginative storytelling. Reviews frequently highlight the strong father-son relationship and the blend of humour and adventure that captivates young readers. Critics admire the book's charming portrayal of a close-knit community and the engaging plot around clever schemes and outsmarting adversities, maintaining Dahl's reputation for creating compelling children's literature.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780241558515
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 February 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 307g
Pages: 384
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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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