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There are 0 reviews and 5 ratings from Australia

MrsBeautemps

Absolutely NOT.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 June 2020

Dressed up as a fun tale about a tortoise, this is a story which condones a man who steals from, manipulates and tricks a neighbour as a prelude to marriage.

We've loved Roald Dahl so far in the form of The Enormous Crocodile and Fantastic Mr Fox, but this was a shocker. I don't think it's OK to say that it depends on what your child will take away from it either. It's stark and children are shaped by everything they see and hear.

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Alice

I love it! The kids thought it was hilarious because ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2016

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I bought this after watching the Roald Dahl's most marvellous books for his 100th birthday, and because we were doing Roald Dahl day at school. I'd never read this one, so wanted to give it a go just for my own collection.

I love it! The kids thought it was hilarious because it was about a man being in love (cue the 30 voices shouting "yuk!") but they also thought it was super happy at the end. Such a lovely, harmless little story and it was short enough that we could read it in only 3 sittings (with my 6-7 year olds, so we can't sit on the carpet for too long!). Would definitely recommend!

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Rani S

Esio Trot - Tortoise in reverse!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 March 2015

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Absolutely superb book and one that can be read by children and adults alike. Having watched the movie with Dustin Hoffman and Judie Dench and thoroughly enjoyed it was keen to read this. This is probably one of the only books I have come across so far of Roald Dahl's with a romantic element to it. I kept wondering what Mrs Silver what have done if she had known the truth of how her tortoise Alfie had increased in size ! :)

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Katie

Older children will love it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2020

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Great book for older children
Really good story line, fun and enjoyable
Excellent value for money
And the quality was perfect as expected

Mrs P

One of my favourites.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 July 2018

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I loved this book as a child, bought a new copy to give to my god daughter for tiger 6th birthday. It was a wonderful as I remember. I’m sure she will have many years enjoyment from it.
Classic Dahl.

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M Cook

A job well done

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 January 2020

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Arrived on time and was in brilliant condition lovely story i remember it well from
My childhood and enjoyed sharing with my
Son

Ambi27

Great book, provides lots of fun and a good story for little ones.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2011

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I read this book when I was younger and recently purchased it for my niece. She loved the story and talked about it for weeks afterwards. It is a feelgood lovely story that is suitable for little ones and older children. My niece is 6 and this was perfect for her in length, style and content. I would recommend this to Dahl fans and those who want to start reading his books, this is a prefct start to Dahl's stories. I hope everyone enjoys this as much as we did.

Mrs.A.Cooney

Reasonable price for a book I wanted.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2020

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I wanted this book for my grandchildren who now have a tortoise. Good value for a paperback book.

Miss Lisa Welford

One of my favourites

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 January 2015

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Maybe it's my love of tortoises or maybe it's my love of Roald Dahl or maybe it's the two combined but this is one of my favourite love stories ever! The man is a genius and I'm so pleased to be able to share my favourites with my own little one.

2 people found this helpful

Poppy E

Highly recommend

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 January 2021

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Fantastic quality book. Delivered really quickly.

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