A revised edition of the story of Danny and his father who outwit their greedy, rich neighbour, Mr Victor Hazell.
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: "My father, without the slightest doubt, was the most marvellous and exciting father any boy ever had". Danny feels very lucky. He adores his life with his father, living in a gypsy caravan, listening to his stories, tending their gas station, puttering around the workshop, and occasionally taking off to fly home-built gas balloons and kites. His father has raised him on his own, ever since Danny's mother died when he was four months old. Life is peaceful and wonderful ... until he turns 9 and discovers his father's one vice. Soon Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against nasty Victor Hazell, a wealthy landowner with a bad attitude. Can they pull it off? If so, Danny will truly be the champion of the world. Danny is right up to Roald Dahl's impishly brilliant standards. An intense and beautiful father-son relationship is balanced with subtle escapades that will have even the most rigid law-abider rooting them on. Dahl's inimitable way with words leaves the reader simultaneously satisfied and itching for more. (Ages 9 to 13) --Emilie Coulter
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"A triumph. It is the most beguiling book . . . and wildly, hilariously funny. If ever a book were for all the family, this is it" (Evening Standard )
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Danny the Champion of the world is a wonderful story about a boy and his father who become champions at poaching pheasants. Its such an amazing Roald Dahl book, its my favourite and its my dad's too. I couldnt put it down after I started reading it. I am giving it 5 stars as Roald Dahl uses such powerful verbs, adverbs and adjectives, so that you get everything planned in your head and it feels like your in the story. I would recommend to any boys and girls aged 7-12. By Ruby Davis aged 9.
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Danny the Champion of the World was adapted into a children's book from one of Roald Dahl adult short stories. This book is perfect for slightly older children (aged 8 to 12). I first read it when I was nine and it was so exciting at the time I had to read some of it standing up because I could not sit still and read it at the same time. I still remembered the sheer excitement and tension when Danny was in the car. This is a gripping book for children to read.
It is also hugely touching as we see Danny's relationship to his Father develop. The sparky, enthusiastic and loving Father is an absolute joy to read about. Roald Dahl never had a Father himself (he died when he was young) and the figure in this book is obviously his ideal figure. I reread this book recently and I went for a walk though the autumn countryside afterwards because of it. It made me remember some important things that matter about life that I'd previously forgotten when I was lost under adult work and bills to pay. It left me profoundly affected.
The message at the end about what a Father should be should be a message to us all.
This is the most sensitive and well written of all Roald Dahl's children's books. It is also hugely funny. I feel so lucky to have been able to read Roald Dahl as a child. All children will love this book.
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I remember reading this classic story as a young boy, and, as I fell to sleep, I would be left dreaming of the exciting adventures Danny had with his kind father. I could see the little hot air balloon they had made together, glowing in the still, quiet air. I could feel the excited fear of the poaching expedition and how good it would be to be brave like Danny.
It is a boy's dream to be taught things by his father. School can wait. Much more fun to learn with dad.
One day when my father was busy working on the boat he was making for me. I had to go to school and I desperately wanted to help him. I pleaded with him and eventually he said I could stay and help that day.
I was Danny for that day - the most memorable of my childhood.
You won't hear a peep out of your child with this classic story of a father and son's adventures. It will be read and re-read for generations.
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I like the way Roald Dahl put expression in the book like adjectives :D.I love the pictures and lots more about the book
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A very pheasant read
We enjoyed it very much and we will be reading as many Roald Dahl books as we can in the future.
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Danny champion of the world
A really good proper story - read it aloud over consecutive nights to my seven year old who really got wrapped up in the story. Stimulated lots of discussion and ideas. Read more
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Better than I remember
It's been wonderful to revisit the book, my boy & I remind each other of which chapter we are on all day.
A real classic
A real classic
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My grandson who is 5 loves listening to it in the car. I have actually ordered a set of CD's by Roald Dall from you and am awaiting delivery
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Brilliant book - love by adults and children alike. Fantastic read for bedtime.
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Danny the Champion of the World
I bought this for my 10 year old grandson who likes to read it to me. I think it is very well written and humurous.
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Genius. One of Roald Dahl's best books. I want to read it again and again. Every child should read this!
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