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Books: Fiction
, Grade Level: Middle School
| Website: |
Danny Champion of the World |
| Author: |
Dahl, R. |
| ISBN: |
0141301147 |
| Publisher: |
Puffin |
| URL: |
http://www.amazon.com/Danny-Champion-World-Roald-Dahl/dp/0141301147 |
| Year: |
2002 |
| Description: |
For ages 9-12, this book is about Danny who feels 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, since Danny's mother died when he was 4 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. |
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