really good plot line and story telling.

Really great plot line and character development. Roald Dahl ensures the reader has a lot of fun with this book. A terrific read.

B 8 - 12Y : 770L : 202 pages

One of Roald Dahl's lesser known titles, but one of my absolute favourites. There is still lots of humour in this book, but it reads more like realistic fiction instead of his usual fantasy.

Always a classic.

My 10-year old son is a fan of Roald Dahl's books (who isn't!) so he was eager to read this one. It was funny. I was disappointed, though, (from what he told me about the book) that this really is just a story about revenge and does not seem to challenge the reader to higher virtues. It is fine, but I won't suggest my other kids read it.

The last encounter I had with this story, was long ago in 4th grade. Our teacher read it to us and further sparked my love of brilliant adventure novels.

I just finished it after two evenings and am surprised to say that I had to tear myself away so I could get some sleep. Dahl is a master of making the reader care about his characters, taking you up and down as the story flows.

A gorgeous read, and something I'll purchase to read to my children (and anyone else interested).

Thank you SPL!

Roald Dahl's books are really something different. Words cannot explain the unbelievably delightful plots, adventures and situations that go on in Dahl's stories. Having had the pleasure of reading ALL of them, I am once again well impressed.

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This is a wonderful story, which is something I'm learning is no surprise when it comes to the stories of Roald Dahl. Danny lives alone with his father (his mother died when he was just a baby) and the relationship they share is so loving and touching to read about. It was great to see the two of them get the best of the mean old landowner. One of the bedtime stories Danny's dad tells him is about the Big Friendly Giant, who gets his own story told in a separate book.