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Danny the Champion of the World

By: Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
Narrated by: Peter Serafinowicz
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Brought to you by Penguin.

My father, without the slightest doubt, was the most marvellous and exciting father any boy ever had.


This edition of Danny the Champion of the World, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new.

So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .

The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young readers.

©2014 Roald Dahl (P)2014 Penguin Audio

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what's not to like? Loved this when I first read it, years ago as a boy, love it today as a 50 something old bloke!

Childhood Classic

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My daughter loved this story so much, she wanted to listen to it twice in a row and has asked for it again now that it has finished... The story was lovely - it is such a beautiful relationship between father & son.
The narrator Peter Serafinowicz has a wonderfully pleasant voice!

Loved it!

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a child hood favourite of mine, that exceeded my memories. the performance improved throughout. recommended

better than I remember, and I remembered it fondly

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This is the most beautifully narrated book, deftly paced and retaining all the wonder of the novel

Best narrated book

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I loved it all the way through the story. Fantastic! I want to be a poacher now.

Brilliant adventures!

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