by Roald Dahl
First published 1990
Mr. Hoppy is smitten with his neighbor Mrs. Silver, but she only has eyes for her beloved pet tortoise, Alfie. Desperate to catch her attention, Mr. Hoppy concocts an elaborate scheme involving an ancient spell and 140 tortoises. As his plan unfolds, Mrs. Silver's affection for Alfie is put to the test in this whimsical tale of unconventional romance from the mind of Roald Dahl.
Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
62 pages · Paperback · Scholastic