Roald Dahl – The Great Mouse Plot

Preview:
Based on Roald Dahl’s own childhood, this short true-life tale tells how young Roald and his friends played a naughty prank on a mean sweet-shop owner—with a dead mouse and a gobstopper jar!

Perfect for readers, who:
• Enjoy funny, slightly mischievous stories
• Like true tales from an author’s life
• Are junior or preteen readers who love Roald Dahl

Why You'll Love It:
✅ Short, punchy story ideal for quick reading
✅ Great stepping stone into Dahl’s longer books
✅ Shows how real experiences become stories

Also consider:
❌ Features a prank that younger kids may copy—needs context
❌ Very short—more like a story booklet than a full novel

Verdict: A cheeky, memorable glimpse into the real mischief behind Roald Dahl’s imagination.