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The Twits tells the tale of two foul‑mouthed old people who delight in cruel practical jokes and misuse of animals for amusement. Their arrogant cruelty is finally turned against them by a clever band of monkeys, who outwit them in a raucous showdown. Dahl’s humor, inventive plot, and anthropomorphic animals mark the story as a classic of children’s literature. The narrative satirizes trickster folly and illustrates how cruelty can backfire, all while delivering laughter and a cautionary message to young readers.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Roald Dahl
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