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Danny, the Champion of the World: Guide

Danny, the Champion of the World
Danny, the Champion of the World
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Ages

7–14

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Short (1-4 activities)

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Roald Dahl Day
13 September

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A film guide that looks at Danny, the Champion of the World (1989), in which a father and son live happily together until their home is threatened by a local businessman.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including English and Literacy in addition to highlighting themes surrounding Roald Dahl, storytelling, growing up, school, family, rural life and British cinema.

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