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Esio Trot

by Roald Dahl Publisher: PUFFIN BOOKS

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A shy neighbor’s tortoise-sized plan

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A shy neighbor’s tortoise-sized plan

Mr. Hoppy’s quiet affection for his neighbor, Mrs. Silver, is complicated by the fact that her devotion belongs to Alfie, her pet tortoise. Too timid to invite her for tea, he devises a plan centered on the animal she cares about most. The story’s central predicament turns an everyday apartment-neighbor situation into a comic scheme involving affection, attention, and a tortoise. In a compact 96-page format, it frames romance through Mr. Hoppy’s effort to be noticed by Mrs. Silver without directly overcoming his shyness.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Kids who enjoy humorous stories built around an unusual plan
  • Readers interested in pet-centered fiction
  • Young readers looking for a short standalone story

Themes

ShynessUnrequited affectionPetsClever schemesNeighborly relationships

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Book overview

From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!

Mr. Hoppy is in love with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver; but she is in love with someone else--Alfie, her pet tortoise. With all her attention focused on Alfie, Mrs. Silver doesn't even know Mr. Hoppy is alive. And Mr. Hoppy is too shy to even ask Mrs. Silver over for tea. Then one day Mr. Hoppy comes up with a brilliant idea to get Mrs. Silver's attention. If Mr. Hoppy's plan works, Mrs. Silver will certainly fall in love with him. After all, everyone knows the way to a woman's heart is through her tortoise.
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