Esio Trot
by Roald Dahl
Description:
Mr Hoppy, a retired bachelor, harbours a secret passion for the attractive widow Mrs Silver. Unfortunately she lavishes all her affection on another . . . Alfie, her pet tortoise. Mr Hoppy's wildly ingenious plot to defeat his rival and win the love of his lady will delight and amaze, involving as it does a cryptic riddle and no fewer than 140 tortoises, large and small.
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Read Around Europe Challenge
Country:
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Language:
EN
Genre:
Children's literature
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