Esio Trot
Esio Trot by Roald Dahl is a charming tale published by Puffin Books in 1991, featuring 61 pages in English. The story revolves around Mr. Hoppy, who is secretly in love with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver. However, her affections are directed towards her pet tortoise, Alfie. Mr. Hoppy, feeling overlooked and shy, devises a clever plan to capture Mrs. Silver’s attention, believing that winning over her tortoise might lead to winning her heart.
Readers will discover a whimsical narrative that explores themes of love and creativity through Mr. Hoppy’s inventive scheme. The book touches on concepts related to animals, particularly turtles and tortoises, while also delving into ideas of size and shape. This reprint edition invites readers to enjoy a delightful story that showcases Dahl’s signature storytelling style, appealing to both young readers and adults alike.
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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. [www.amazon.fr]
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