Everybody, everywhere loves the stories of Roald Dahl: here's a very tortoisey one that will become an instant favourite!

Mr Hoppy is in love with Mrs Silver, but she only has eyes for her tortoise Alfie. She would so love Alfie to grow bigger, she says. In a bold attempt to outdo his rival, Mr Hoppy devises an ingenious plan to make Alfie grow and grow and grow ...

Reviewer: Class 2/3O Wombridge Primary School

Esio Trot by Roald Dahl Reviewed by Class 2/3O aged 7and 8 Have you ever seen so many tortoises in one place? Well if you read this book you?ll find out why. Mr. Hoppy loves Mrs. Silver but she only loves Alfie her tortoise. Mr. Hoppy thinks of a fantastic plan to win her love. We liked this story because it had a really good ending. We think Roald Dahl is a great author because he puts funny bits in. We recommend this story for children, aged 7 to 10.