Esio Trot

by Roald Dahl

Shy Mr. Hoppy is in love with his neighbour, Mrs. Silver—but she only has eyes for her pet tortoise, Alfie. To win her heart, Mr. Hoppy hatches a clever trick involving magic words, sneaky swaps, and a lot of tortoises.

Themes

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  • Love
  • Tortoises
  • Loneliness
  • Humour
  • Shyness
  • Light Romance