This book is part of the Penguin Readers series, designed for learners of English aged 7 and above. It features a simplified version of Roald Dahl's classic story Esio Trot, adapted for language learners. The text uses short sentences with a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense, some simple modals, adverbs, and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout, aiding comprehension.Mr. Hoppy loves Mrs. Silver, but she only loves her tortoise, Alfie. To win her affection, Mr. Hoppy devises a clever plan involving 100 tortoises. This engaging story is ideal for young readers and English language learners