Esio Trot GENERAL FICTION (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's number one storyteller! This is the wonderful and warm-hearted Roald Dahl classic, Esio Trot. Mr Hoppy really loves his neighbour Mrs Silver, and Mrs Silver really loves her tortoise, Alfie. One day Mrs Silver asks Mr Hoppy how to make Alfie grow, and suddenly Mr Hoppy knows the way to win her heart. With the help of a magical spell and some cabbage leaves, can Mr Hoppy be happy at last?. Ages 7+ |
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User Review - mstrust - LibraryThingMr. Hoppy has been in love with the widowed Mrs. Silver for years. He lives in the apartment above hers and grows plants on his balcony, which gives him the excuse to look down and discuss her beloved ... Read full review
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User Review - bobbybslax - LibraryThingIt was a cute bedtime story and I think it’s improved my fondness for turtles somehow, but the ending isn’t as pleasant as I expected. Marriages shouldn’t be founded on lies. But at least Alfie the Turtle lived/lives a good life. Read full review
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| Title | Esio Trot IC Premier's Reading Challenge Year 3 and Year 4 Roald Dahl Collection |
| Author | Roald Dahl |
| Illustrated by | Quentin Blake |
| Publisher | Puffin, 2016 |
| ISBN | 0141371390, 9780141371399 |
| Length | 55 pages |
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