The Recurring Cast
Standalone novel · 1975

Danny, the Champion of the World

Danny lives with his father in a gypsy caravan behind a filling station, and discovers his father’s secret passion: poaching pheasants from the land of a rich, unpleasant neighbour.

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Book facts

Author
Roald Dahl
Series
Standalone
Published
1975
Setting
Set in Roald Dahl's England
Characters charted
2
Chart confidence
High

Who is in Danny, the Champion of the World

2 recurring or key characters from Roald Dahl’s chart. Introduces Danny and The BFG.

Lead 1

  • DannyFirst appearanceBoy who goes poaching with his father

Minor and cameo 1

  • The BFGFirst appearanceBig Friendly Giant who catches dreams