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Danny, The Champion of the World
Book • 1975
The book follows Danny, a nine-year-old boy who lives with his father in a caravan behind their gas station and garage.
After his mother's death, Danny's father takes on both parental roles and teaches Danny various skills.
When Danny discovers his father's secret habit of poaching pheasants, they plan a clever scheme to capture and humiliate Mr. Hazell, a wealthy landowner who hosts extravagant hunting parties.
The story highlights themes of good parenting, courage, loyalty, and class politics, all characteristic of Roald Dahl's storytelling style.
After his mother's death, Danny's father takes on both parental roles and teaches Danny various skills.
When Danny discovers his father's secret habit of poaching pheasants, they plan a clever scheme to capture and humiliate Mr. Hazell, a wealthy landowner who hosts extravagant hunting parties.
The story highlights themes of good parenting, courage, loyalty, and class politics, all characteristic of Roald Dahl's storytelling style.
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Recommended by Vincent Cunningham as a children's book portraying a positive father-son relationship.
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I Need a Critic: May 2025 Edition
Mentioned by Kate Weinberg as a book her father read to her as a child, highlighting its impact on her life and career.
Christmas Out Loud I: Katy Balls, Craig Brown, Kate Weinberg, Craig Raine, Lisa Haseldine and Melissa Kite
