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DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

by Roald Dahl

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Published by Jonathan Cape. Circa. 1994

Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper. Danny lives with his father in an old gypsy caravan behind their own filling station. When he is 9 he discovers his father has a deep, dark secret that leads them on a dangerous and thrilling adventure. A newly illustrated edition of this classic tale, superbly complemented by subtle and evocative drawings. Green boards, gilt title to spine. 9.5 x 6.25". 223 pages.

2nd printing. Top & tail of spine shelf worn. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and lightly edge-worn.

ISBN: 0224037498
Stock no. 1815291

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  • A marvellous mechanic, a brilliant story-teller, a genius at kites, Danny thinks his is the most marvellous and exciting father any boy ever had. He looked after him as a baby when his mother died and brought him up in the old gypsy caravan parked behind their own filling-station. When Danny is nine he discovers that his father has a deep, dark secret that leads them on a dangerous and thrilling adventure.

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