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Danny the Champion of the World
by Roald Dahl
I loved it!
Several years ago, "Danny the Champion of the World was made into a tv movie, starring Jeremy Irons as Danny's father, his real-life son Samuel as Danny, & his father-in-law Cyril Cusack as Doc Spenser. I loved it, but somehow, I never got around to reading the book, (despite being a huge Roald Dahl fan), until now.
A genuinely sweet story about the relationship between a single father & his son, it's also an adventure involving, of all things - poaching! Like all Dahl stories, this one has slightly quirky characters, richly drawn, & three-dimensional. Danny & his dad, & a few other adults are good, kind, & understanding. The bad guys are truly horrible (by kid standards). There's danger & suspense, but nothing that would give a child nightmares or anxiety. Dahl's storytelling draws you in & won't let you go until the end (even adults!). You feel like you're part of the story, & his characters feel like treasured friends.
Several years ago, "Danny the Champion of the World was made into a tv movie, starring Jeremy Irons as Danny's father, his real-life son Samuel as Danny, & his father-in-law Cyril Cusack as Doc Spenser. I loved it, but somehow, I never got around to reading the book, (despite being a huge Roald Dahl fan), until now.
A genuinely sweet story about the relationship between a single father & his son, it's also an adventure involving, of all things - poaching! Like all Dahl stories, this one has slightly quirky characters, richly drawn, & three-dimensional. Danny & his dad, & a few other adults are good, kind, & understanding. The bad guys are truly horrible (by kid standards). There's danger & suspense, but nothing that would give a child nightmares or anxiety. Dahl's storytelling draws you in & won't let you go until the end (even adults!). You feel like you're part of the story, & his characters feel like treasured friends.