The Twits by Roald Dahl

Enjoy the Mischief with “The Twits” by Roald Dahl

Welcome to booxworm.lk, your premier destination for the best books in Sri Lanka. Today, we are thrilled to introduce “The Twits” by Roald Dahl, a delightfully wicked tale filled with humor and imagination that both children and adults will love.

Why “The Twits” is a Must-Read in Sri Lanka

Humorous and Entertaining

“The Twits” tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Twit, a nasty couple who spend their days playing mean tricks on each other and their caged monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps. Roald Dahl’s trademark wit and Quentin Blake’s iconic illustrations make this book a wonderfully entertaining read.

Moral Lessons Wrapped in Fun

Beyond the humor, “The Twits” offers valuable lessons about kindness, empathy, and the consequences of cruelty. Dahl’s clever storytelling ensures that these lessons are imparted in a way that is engaging and memorable for young readers.

Memorable Quotes from “The Twits”

• “If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.”
• Translation (Sinhala): “ඔබට හොඳ සිතුවිලි තිබේ නම්, ඒවා ඔබේ මුහුණෙන් පාරවෙන සූර්ය කනේෂ්ටා ලෙස බැබළී ඔබ සෑමවිටම ලස්සන දිස් වේ.”
• Translation (Tamil): “நல்ல எண்ணங்கள் இருந்தால், அவை உங்கள் முகத்தில் சூரியகதிர்களாக ஒளிரும் மற்றும் நீங்கள் எப்போதும் அழகாகத் தெரிகிறீர்கள்.”
• “A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly.”

About the Book

Title: The Twits

Author: Roald Dahl

ISBN: 9780142410394

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published Year: 1980

Number of Pages: 76

Binding: Paperback

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