Danny is a smart kid who has a warm relationship with his father. As a regular kid, he doesn’t have the fabulous good luck or the magical experiences like kids in other books by Roald Dahl, but he doesn’t need them. Danny’s creative ideas are enough for him to take on the wealthy and bloodthirsty neighborhood villain.
Author: Roald Dahl
Ages: 9 – 12
Main character(s): Boy
Part of a series: no
Where: England
When: present day
Mrs. Daggett and Dirtyface Jim Scurlock, the villains in Jingo Django, could be straight out of a Roald Dahl book, they’re so repulsive, stupid and mean, especially to children. Orphan Jingo is stuck with them until he encounters the mysterious Mr. Peacock-Hemlock-Jones who needs a boy’s help with a treasure hunt. But Daggett and Scurlock catch wind of the treasure and the chase is on!
Author: Sid Fleischman
Ages: 9 – 12
Main character(s): Boy
Part of a series: no
Where: US
When: historical
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