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The Minpins

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The Minpins by Roald Dahl is a delightful children's tale about a young boy named Little Billy who is drawn into the magical mystery of the forest near his home. Despite his mother's warnings about the dangers that lurk there, Billy ventures into the woods and discovers the Minpins, a tiny and secretive people who live in the trees. He embarks on a thrilling adventure, encountering both friendship and danger, as he learns about bravery and the wonders of nature.
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This delightful story may appeal to young readers who love imaginative adventures and encounters with mystical creatures. If you're drawn to the idea of exploring enchanted forests and discovering hidden worlds, this book could capture your imagination and curiosity. With Roald Dahl's signature wit and charm, it's perfect for children fascinated by whimsical tales and daring escapades.

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The Minpins

Little Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does. There he meets the Minpins: miniature people who live int he hollow trees. They soon warn Little Billy of the fearsome, galloping Gruncher, who has grunched thousands of Minpins.

Beware the Terrible Bloodsuckling Toothpluckling Stonechuckling Spittler! When little Billy sneaks into the forest he meets thousands of tiny surprises- The Minpins.

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Beware the Terrible Bloodsuckling Toothpluckling Stonechuckling Spittler!

When little Billy sneaks into the forest, he meets thousands of tiny surprises—the Minpins. Little Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does.

There, he meets the Minpins—miniature people who live in the hollow trees. They soon warn Little Billy of the fearsome, galloping Gruncher, who has grunched thousands of Minpins. And it will gobble up Little Billy too—unless he can find a way to defeat the hungry beast, once and for all...

Listen to The Minpins (with The Magic Finger) and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams, and Steven Fry—plus there are added squelchy sound effects from Pinewood Studios!

Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App Store and Google Play—including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits. Look out for the whole collection of wondercrump Roald Dahl books!

The Enormous Crocodile; Fantastic Mr Fox; The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me; The Magic Finger; The Twits; The BFP; Boy: Tales of Childhood; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator; The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Mr Willy Wonka; Danny the Champion of the World; George's Marvellous Medicine; Going Solo; James and the Giant Peach; Matilda; The Witches; Dirty Beasts; The Minpins; Revolting Rhymes.

For teens: The Great Automatic Grammatizator and Other Stories; Rhyme Stew; Skin and Other Stories; The Vicar of Nibbleswicke; The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141350554

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Illustration: colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Patrick Benson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 217g

Pages: 52

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.

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