Author:Roald Dahl,Quentin Blake
'I do actually happen to know how to make tortoises grow faster, if that's really what you want.'
Mr Hoppy really loves his neighbour Mrs Silver, and Mrs Silver really loves her tortoise, Alfie.
Oh, if only Mr Hoppy could perform some great feat that would make him a hero in her eyes!
Then one day an amazing idea rushes into his head.
With the help of a magical spell, some cabbage leaves and one hundred and forty tortoises, can shy Mr Hoppy win Mrs Silver's heart?
The strangest and loveliest offering for small readers ... Exquisitely drawn, it's drily funny and addresses our perennial failure to appreciate the wonder of life
—— Amanda Craig, 'Best Children's Books of 2017' , New StatesmanGorgeous ... Bickford-Smith's life-affirming artwork raises The Worm and the Bird to the stars
—— The TimesEnchanting, touching, full of lightness and wisdom
—— Carlo RovelliAbsolutely stunning. A very sweet story with a touch of dark humour too. Wonderful. A fantastic book
—— Chris Haughton, author of 'A Bit Lost'A beautifully illustrated fable
—— 'Gifts for Christmas 2017' , Guardian BookshopI love love love it, just beautiful
—— Millie Marotta, author of 'Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom'I love it. A book to buy and treasure, for yourself or others.
—— Marion Deuchars, author of 'Let's Make Some Great Art' and 'Colour'It's touching, lovely to look at, beautifully conceived and designed. Good for children, and busy grown-ups too
—— David Gentleman, author of 'London, You're Beautiful'...exceptionally beautiful... A modern fable, with a timeless message to appreciate what we have before it is too late.
—— Fiona Noble , Bookseller, Children’s Preview
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