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Esio Trot

by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake   |  Ages 7-10
$8.90
Esio Trot
Esio Trot

Quirky tortoise love tale by master storyteller.

"Esio Trot" is a delightful quick-read for those who enjoy Roald Dahl's unique blend of whimsy and wit. It's an endearing story of romance and tortoises, infused with the kind of gentle humor and warmth that makes Dahl's storytelling so timeless. If you're after a story that will lift your spirits with its clever charm and a happy ending, then Mr. Hoppy's ingenious tortoise scheme might just be the perfect pick-me-up.

  • Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury for 6-9 jaar (1991)
  • Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for 6 – 8 Years (1990)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Esio Trot

by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake   |  Ages 7-10
$8.90
ISBN: 9780141311333
Authors: Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Animals, Humor, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.74
(rated by 43101 readers)

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Description

A shy man, Mr Hoppy has only the courage for polite conversation with Mrs Silver, as she tends her pet tortoise Alfie, on the balcony below. But, when he learns that her dearest wish is for Alfie to grow bigger, he hatches a plan involving a giant pair of metal claws and 140 tortoises.
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Quirky tortoise love tale by master storyteller.

"Esio Trot" is a delightful quick-read for those who enjoy Roald Dahl's unique blend of whimsy and wit. It's an endearing story of romance and tortoises, infused with the kind of gentle humor and warmth that makes Dahl's storytelling so timeless. If you're after a story that will lift your spirits with its clever charm and a happy ending, then Mr. Hoppy's ingenious tortoise scheme might just be the perfect pick-me-up.

  • Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury for 6-9 jaar (1991)
  • Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for 6 – 8 Years (1990)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.