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Self-evaluation My opinion is that Roald Dahl has written a wonderful book that really captures the magnificent relationship between a father and his son. It’s a heart-warming story that really made me think about my childhood and the imagination I had when I was about Danny’s age. The book doesn’t involve any really dangerous or amazing stunts etc, but it didn’t matter at all. The story is so “down to earth” and you get really concerned in the plot. At times I couldn’t stop reading because of the thrilling action. I think what’s most marvellous is the way the author has captured every little detail in a brilliant way. Roald describes everything in a way that makes you recognize it. One of his specialities was describing food. Roald himself was a huge fan of smells and good food so he described food in a way that makes tongues tickle and bellies rumble. Even though this is a children’s book I thought it was good fun to read it. I think this book is among Roald Dahl’s top 5 books and I think everyone should read it, but especially children. My opinion is that William “the father” is described as pretty much the perfect father and he is almost “supernatural” in many ways. I think Danny is a good role model for everybody, he is kind and means well by anything he does. I don’t think any father and son can really achieve as close a bond as Danny and his father, but it should be a goal for everyone to try to come as close as possible.

The message of the book is that every child deserves a “SPARKY” parent and I think this book can show many adults how kids really feel about them. My conclusion is that the book all in all is a very exciting and fun book to read for people both young and old. It has all the elements I think a book should contain and is easy but well written. There isn’t a thing I would change about it.