Title of Book : The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me

Author : Roald Dahl

Setting:

Timeless

Store called "The Grubber"

Hampshire House

Main Characters

1. Billy, about 8 years old, typical kid

2. Giraffe, only eats purple leaves, can extend neck

3. Monkey, likes to eat walnuts, is a good dancer

4. Pelican, can bring top of beak into neck, likes salmon

5. The duke of Hampshire's car, is old, extremely rich and kind

6. A Burglar stealing the duchesses jewels

Summarize the story:

Billy goes to his old favorite candy store, The Grubber. He meets three animals that are window washers, a monkey, a pelican and a giraffe. The pelican and the giraffe have special powers; the pelican can put the top of its beak inside it's neck, and the giraffe can extend it's neck, and the monkey, while not a special power dude, can dance. They go to the house of the owner of The Grubber. He is a rich duke . He hires them to clean his windows. They were really hungry so the rich guy gave them food. Billy catches the robber stealing the duchesses jewels so the duke gives him The Grubber. Billy and the animals say goodbye to each other. The animals stay and clean the windows, and Billy goes and takes care of his customers at The Grubber.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, I would, even though it was a little short, but it was an extremely fun book.