The Enormous Crocodile (Colour Edition)

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In The Enormous Crocodile (Colour Edition) by Roald Dahl, an enormous crocodile sets off on a cunning adventure through the jungle, using clever tricks to try and catch children for his meal. As he boasts of his plans, the animals he encounters along the way attempt to thwart his wicked schemes. This engaging tale is filled with humour and mischief, making it a delightful read with vibrant illustrations.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you love stories filled with mischievous humour, clever animals, and vibrant illustrations that capture the imagination. With Roald Dahl's signature wit and Quentin Blake's whimsical artwork, it provides a thrilling adventure for young readers who relish intriguing characters and clever plot twists.

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The Enormous Crocodile (Colour Edition)

The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. This foul fiend - the greediest croc in the whole river - wants to eat something juicy and delicious. His teeth sparkle like knives in the sun and he's getting hungrier and hungrier. But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up?

The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. This foul fiend - the greediest croc in the whole river - wants to eat somethingjuicyand delicious. His teeth sparkle like knives in the sun and he's getting hungrier and hungrier. But whatcanthe greedy grumptious brute guzzle up?

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The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. This foul fiend - the greediest croc in the whole river - wants to eat something juicy and delicious. His teeth sparkle like knives in the sun and he's getting hungrier and hungrier. But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141369303

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Illustration: colour throughout

Contributors:

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

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 36

About the Author

Roald Dahl, the best-loved of children's writers, was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. After school in England he went to work for Shell in Africa. He began to write after 'a monumental bash on the head', sustained as an RAF pilot in World War II. Roald Dahl died in 1990. Quentin Blake is one of the best-known and best-loved children's illustrators. It's impossible now to think of Roald Dahl's writings without imagining Quentin Blake's illustrations.

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