Title:
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ESIO TROT: BOOK & TOY BOXSET
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By: |
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illus) |
Format: |
Hardback |

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£12.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
0857551612 |
ISBN 13: |
9780857551610 |
Publisher: |
RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S PUBLISHERS UK |
Pub. date: |
28 August, 2014 |
Pages: |
72 |
Description: |
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 a hundred and forty tortoises, large and small. |
Synopsis: |
Mr Hoppy, a retired bachelor, harbours a secret passion for his neighbour, the lovely 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 a hundred and forty tortoises, large and small. Roald Dahl's classic tale of reptile-inspired romance, wonderfully illustrated by Quentin Blake, is presented together with an adorable tortoise toy. Perfect for small hands! |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Jonathan Cape Ltd |
Returns: |
Returnable |