ISBN 13 | 9780573150166 |
Publisher | Samuel French Ltd |
Book Description | Danny lives happily and peacefully in a gypsy caravan with his devoted father and works in his spare time in their small village petrol station. However, when Danny turns nine his world is turned upside down when he learns of his father's secret passion for pheasant poaching in the estate of the nasty, greedy Victor Hazell, the local wealthy landowner. In the early hours, Danny awakes to find that his father has failed to return after a night of poaching. Fearing that his father may be in grave danger, Danny leaves the caravan and sets off on a courageous journey to rescue him. Soon, with a little help from the village, Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible and exciting plot ever attempted against Victor Hazell. |
About the Author | David Wood's ingenious adaptation... the rapture shown by Dad and Danny when they succeed is lovely to behold. Jeremy Kingston, The Times "... as fine a piece of theatre for young people as one could hope to see... moving, uplifting, funny and fast-moving... captures the spirit of Dahl's work in a highly persuasive and heartwarming manner."theatrewales" |
Language | English |
Author | Roald Dahl |
Publication Date | 29 Jan 2015 |
Number of Pages | 70 |
Danny The Champion Of The World paperback english - 29 Jan 2015