The Twits (Roald Dahl)

I read The Twits a number of years ago when my son was just starting school. He loved it then, and kids love it now.

I presented this book as a choice in my Grade 3 book club. I think I did a much better sales job on the other book. I didn't give this one much air time at all - but I think the clincher was that I told them, "Your parents will hate this book. The Twits are rude and mean and they play nasty tricks on each other."

That was it. They had to read it.

It's a hilarious book of adventurous tricks. It's full of silly laughs. It's a quick read - less than 100 pages. I think it was a great pick for our first book because almost anyone can be successful at reading this book.