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A cozy, conspiratorial celebration of a father and son teaming up to outsmart a wealthy bully. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Danny, The Champion of the World.
- cozy
- rustic
- nostalgic
- adventurous
- 01
Bad Dad
David Walliams
A high-octane, laugh-out-loud heist caper anchored by the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dad.
- 02
The Enormous Crocodile
Roald Dahl
A gleefully wicked romp where a boastful bully's nasty appetite leads to a spectacularly satisfying downfall.
- 03
The Minpins
Roald Dahl
A dark, enchanting fairy tale that rewards disobedience with terrifying monsters and breathtaking, hidden magic.
- 04
How to Train Your Dragon
Cressida Cowell
A hilarious, chaotic romp that proves true heroism is about cleverness and compassion rather than bulging muscles and loud roars.
- 05
The Daydreamer
Ian McEwan · 1994
A surreal and beautifully observed journey through the strange, shifting landscape of a child's imagination.
- 06
Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, the magical car
Ian Fleming · 1964
A delightfully inventive romp that turns a family road trip into a high-flying, gadget-filled adventure.
- 07
My dad
Anthony Browne
A warm, surreal, and deeply affectionate celebration of a child's larger-than-life hero.
- 08
Fantastic Mr Fox
unknown author
A delightfully wicked game of cat-and-mouse where the underdogs dig deep to outsmart the greedy giants above.
- 09
Fing
David Walliams
A delightfully chaotic and cheeky romp about the ultimate spoiled brat and the ridiculous lengths her parents will go to appease her.
- 10
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame · 2003
A sun-dappled, lyrical drift down a lazy river that celebrates the quiet magic of friendship and the comforts of home.
- 11
The savage
David Almond
A raw, beautifully feral exploration of how the stories we invent to survive our darkest moments can take on a fierce life of their own.
- 12
The Famous Five
Enid Blyton · 1981
A sun-drenched, ginger-beer-fueled romp through an idealized childhood where kids outsmart the adults and always make it home for tea.
