Danny, the Champion of the World

by Dahl, Roald (Author)

• ISBN13: 9780141301143
• ISBN10: 0141301147
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-06-01
• Publisher: Puffin

Summary

annys dad had a secret, but now the secrets out and its going to lead Danny on the adventure of a lifetime.

Author Biography

Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career. After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children's stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated. Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans. Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: www.roalddahl.com.

Table of Contents

The Filling Station	1	(8)
The Big Friendly Giant	8	(6)
Cars and Kites and Fire Balloons	14	(10)
My Father's Deep Dark Secret	24	(9)
The Secret Methods	33	(9)
Mr. Victor Hazell	42	(7)
The Baby Austin	49	(13)
The Pit	62	(14)
Doc Spencer	76	(8)
The Great Shooting Party	84	(10)
The Sleeping Beauty	94	(7)
Thursday and School	101	(19)
Friday	120	(5)
In the Wood	125	(13)
The Keeper	138	(6)
The Champion of the World	144	(12)
The Taxi	156	(5)
Home	161	(7)
Rockabye Baby	168	(11)
Good-bye Mr. Hazell	179	(12)
Doc Spencer's Surprise	191	(7)
My Father	198