The Great Mouse Plot [Paperback Book]

“The Great Mouse Plot” is a short story written by the renowned British author Roald Dahl, with illustrations by Quentin Blake. It is one of the stories featured in Dahl’s autobiography titled “Boy: Tales of Childhood,” published in 1984.

In “The Great Mouse Plot,” Dahl recounts an event from his childhood when he and his friends decided to play a prank on Mrs. Pratchett, the mean and ill-tempered sweet shop owner. The boys concoct a plan to place a dead mouse in one of the jars of gobstoppers in her shop, hoping to scare her and exact revenge for her mistreatment of them

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The story is a humorous and slightly mischievous portrayal of Dahl’s childhood antics, and it provides insight into his formative years and the inspiration behind some of his famous characters and stories. Quentin Blake’s illustrations complement Dahl’s narrative, capturing the whimsical and playful nature of the tale.

“The Great Mouse Plot” is just one of the many entertaining and memorable stories found in Roald Dahl’s autobiography, offering readers a glimpse into the imaginative mind of one of the greatest storytellers of all time.