Esio Trot

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Puffin Books, 1999 - Children's stories - 62 pages
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Mr. Hoppy is in love with Mrs. Silver, but her heart belongs to Alfie, her pet tortoise. Mr. Hoppy is too shy to approach Mrs. Silver, until one day he comes up with a brilliant idea to win her heart. If Mr. Hoppy's plan works, Mrs. Silver will certainly fall in love with him. But it's going to take one hundred and forty tortoises, an ancient spell, and a little bit of magic.

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User Review  - DanielleSt - LibraryThing

I chose this boxset because it contains so many fantastic books by Roald Dahl. His writing style is captivating for children and adults alike! I suggest all of the books in the boxset, as they are humorous, witty, charming, and a fast, fun read. Read full review

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User Review  - Kirkus

Enamored of Mrs. Silver, who tends her adored turtle, Alfie, on the balcony beneath the one attached to his own fiat, shy old Mr. Hoppy finds a unique way to woo her: he comes up with a "magic" spell ... Read full review

Contents

Section 1
12
Section 2
30
Section 3
31
Copyright

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About the author (1999)

Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.

After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children’s stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated.

Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans.

Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: www.roalddahl.com

Bibliographic information

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TitleEsio Trot
AuthorRoald Dahl
Illustrated byQuentin Blake
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherPuffin Books, 1999
ISBN0141304642, 9780141304649
Length62 pages
  
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