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This treat of a reptile-inspired romance is revived by a fresh new cover look.
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Everybody, everywhere loves the stories of Roald Dahl: here's a very tortoisey one that will become an instant favourite! Mr Hoppy is in love with mrs Silver, but she only has eyes for her tortoise Alfie. She would so love Alfie to grow bigger, shesays. In a bold attempt to outdo his rival, Mr Hoppy devises an ingenious plan to make Alfie grow and grow and grow...
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This takes no time at all to read
You're done in half an hour
It shows how far a man will go
to prove he has some power
You're done in half an hour
It shows how far a man will go
to prove he has some power
To win the love of Mrs. S.
He pulls a clever ruse
If he can make her tortoise grow
He knows she won't refuse
Tortoises with matching shells
He plays his clever game
It takes an awful lot of work
To win his dizzy dame
ESIO TROT (spelled backwards please)
Gets larger as he'd said
And when he even shrinks it down
He gets inside her head
The moral of this leery tale's
"All's fair in love and war"
If you really want your lady's heart
Then it's worth cheating for
ADNAMA SDRAHCIR
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A funny book, written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by the magic pencil of Quentin Blake, Esio Trot is a must for all young people. The book contains a single story, without chapters, and you would be well advised to start it when you have a bit of time on hand, as you won't want to put it down till the end. The book sounds good when read aloud, too, especially some parts which go like this: Esio Trot, Esio Trot, Teg reggib reggib! Emoc no, Esio Trot, Worg pu, fupp pu, toohs pu! Egrog! Elzzug! Futts! Plug! Tup no taf, Esio Trot, Tup no taf! Teg no, Teg no! Elbogg doof! Doesn't make sense? Read again! And again! The story starts with the author's note about pet tortoises and North Africa and other things besides. Based in England, the story is about a bachelor named Mr. Hoppy, who is desperately in love with Ms. Silver, the woman living in the flat just under his own. But Ms. Silver cares for her pet tortoise and nobody else, or so it seems to poor Mr. Hoppy. And as he is of a shy nature, the most he ever manages to say to Ms. Silver is good-morning as he waters his plants above her. And then one day Mr. Hoppy finds out that Ms. Silver would like nothing more than that her tortoise, Alfie, should grow bigger. This is the beginning of Mr. Hoppy's great plan, interesting chiefly because of the hilarious way he goes about executing it....
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think this is an excellent story because I read it in two nights as it is short, but it has a good beginning and a good end. Another good story from Roald Dahl !
Reviewed by my 7 year old Daughter Rosalynn
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sweet
this was a lovely sweet book with a nice ending the easy writing of mr dahal made the words flow nicely.
son gave it 3 star as it was a bit girly.
son gave it 3 star as it was a bit girly.
Published 3 months ago by tangles
happy grandaughter
very happy book arrived promptly and our 7yr old was excited to receive her new book. Very happy little girl
Published 6 months ago by gill
Fabulous classic
My 6 year old son wanted this book after using it as the back bone to a project at school.
He absolutely loves it. Great for younger children.
He absolutely loves it. Great for younger children.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. Kerry Joseph
Roald Dahl - Esio Trot
My husband is "Hoppy" to our 4yo grandson and Mr Hoppy is one of the main characters in the book. It's a delightful story, age appropriate for both our grandson and his... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Chippie
aimie
i love eiso trot it really good.
i love all the roalh dalh books but this one is my favorit of all i have read it 36 times now. Read more
i love all the roalh dalh books but this one is my favorit of all i have read it 36 times now. Read more
Published 12 months ago by super
Terrific Tortoise Tale!
The book Esio Trot is full of comedy and drama. It feels like I'm acting it out, but I really like it when the word 'poo' arrives. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. Paul White
Great book, provides lots of fun and a good story for little ones.
I read this book when I was younger and recently purchased it for my niece. She loved the story and talked about it for weeks afterwards. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ambi27
A bit short
Another re-release in hardback from the perennial children's favourite, where, in this offering, love conquers all. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
Great service
Bought this book for my daughter. Was delivered promptly and was as described. A smooth transaction, thanks.
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by P. Wilson
Esio Trot
A magical 'romance story' . Enchanting, with a touch of the ridiculous. My whole family love Roald Dahl , he is a brilliant author that writes stories that children (and adults)... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2010 by Big Hippy
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