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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 by Roald Dahl is a delightful tale filled with love, magic, and whimsy.
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Esio Trot by Roald Dahl is celebrated for its whimsical and heartwarming story. Reviewers often praise its charming characters and the clever, magical plot that captivates young readers. The book's delightful illustrations by Quentin Blake enhance the storytelling, making it a treasured classic among children's literature.
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ISBN: 9780241568651
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 November 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 73g
Pages: 80
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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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