Danny the Champion of the World

Living in a gypsy caravan? Taking on greedy bullies? Having big laughs and adventures? Roald Dahl gives you them all. Danny has the most marvellous and exciting dad in the whole world. Everything is perfect in their little caravan. But Danny’s dad has a deep, dark secret. A naughty secret which is very thrilling indeed! Full of family secrets and forbidden antics, this book shivers with excitement, but has a heart of gold.

  • One of Roald Dahl’s best-loved, most charming stories
  • A heartfelt tale of a boy’s relationship with his father
  • At once sweet, funny, dark and thought-provoking
  • Explores life’s ambiguities in a rich, unusual way

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    Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl is probably the best loved children’s author ever, creator of iconic characters like Matilda, Willy Wonka and the BFG!

    Awards

    Roald Dahl has won many awards for his books including the Whitbread Award for The Witches in 1983, the Smarties Award in 1990 for Esio Trot and the Blue Peter prize for Matilda in 2000. In 2008 the Roald Dahl estate launched an award in his name – the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

  • Awards

    Quentin Blake was awarded the 2012 Eleanor Farjeon prize for services to children’s literature.

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