Reviews for Danny, the champion of the world [sound recording]

Horn Book
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Nine-year-old Danny, schooled by his father in the art of poaching, foils the disagreeable Mr. Hazell. The story's finest aspect is the mutual devotion of father and son; the rest is pure farce. Dahl's classic story is now available in a hardcover edition that includes an interview with the author. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.


Horn Book
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Fiction: I A reissue of the 1975 publication, with a new cover. Reviewed, April 1976. Nine-year-old Danny, schooled by his father in the art of poaching, foils the disagreeable Mr. Hazell. The story's finest aspect is the mutual devotion of father and son; the rest is pure farce. Horn Rating: Superior, well above average. Reviewed by: elh (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.


School Library Journal
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Gr 4-7-Danny is an English boy with a life any child would envy. He lives in a Gypsy caravan with his father who tells him wild bedtime adventures every night and trains him as an apprentice in his car mechanic shop during the day. Then one night, Danny learns of a secret his father has kept hidden from him for many years. This secret involves Mr. Victor Hazell, a despised local businessman and, and a flock of well-fed pheasants. Danny and his father hatch a plan to humiliate the overbearing and obnoxious Mr. Hazell, but will their plan be smart enough to outfox the cunning owner of Hazell Woods? This is a story about an ordinary boy having an extraordinary adventure. The narrator, Peter Serafinowicz, provides a superb listening experience. Serafinowicz enthralls the reader in the simple yet magical way of excellent storytelling. Listeners will be immediately drawn into the tale, forming an intimate connection with both Danny and his father, making them feel as though they are actually sitting in the cozy confines of the Gypsy vardo beneath the warm glow of the burning kerosene lamp.-Jennifer Mann, Cromaine District Library, MI (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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