Danny the Champion of the World

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I just bought this for my 7yr old... unsure if appropriate? He is an excellent reader.

Mon It's a great book, but touches on a few things that you may want to consider. The book centers around poaching birds and specifically stealing and tre…moreIt's a great book, but touches on a few things that you may want to consider. The book centers around poaching birds and specifically stealing and trespassing on someone else's property. The father breaks his leg and Danny and his friend both get caned on the hands for cheating. (less)

who is the mother?

Mon She died when Danny was a baby. Nothing is known except she also enjoyed poaching.

i have the book in my home

Yousef i have the book in my home

I love Roald Dahl! I'll reread it, but where can I get it?

Cassandra libraries are always good!

In November 2021, I borrowed this from the library. Was Danny based on any of Roald Dahl's children, as I saw Ophelia's name mentioned near the end?

Cassandra the bit about learning to drive super young is a connection with Ophelia, I think.

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Unanswered Questions (8)

favourite character of the book and why??

Who is your favorite character and why? the dad, he was an awesome man that I would want to be. What surprised you most? that the whole village poached Would you change the ending? Why/why not? yes, I think that the book should have more moments with Danny in the woods

Why does Dad go out poaching?

How did Danny become the champion?

Why did Dad not come back earlier for Danny?

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