by Roald Dahl (Author), Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG
Mr. Hoppy is in love with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver; but she is in love with someone else--Alfie, her pet tortoise. With all her attention focused on Alfie, Mrs. Silver doesn't even know Mr. Hoppy is alive. And Mr. Hoppy is too shy to even ask Mrs. Silver over for tea. Then one day Mr. Hoppy comes up with a brilliant idea to get Mrs. Silver's attention. If Mr. Hoppy's plan works, Mrs. Silver will certainly fall in love with him. After all, everyone knows the way to a woman's heart is through her tortoise.Author Biography
Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter-pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains the World's No.1 storyteller. Find out more at roalddahl.com.
Number of Pages: 96
Dimensions: 0.3 x 7.7 x 5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 01, 2009
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Esio Trot
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 1