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The Troll

By Julia Donaldson

A hungry troll’s quiet bridge becomes surprisingly busy when pirates arrive searching for treasure.

humorous engaging amusing

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.58

From 45 readers

Genres

Fairy Tales Humour

What is The Troll about?

In Julia Donaldson's 'The Troll', a grumpy troll waits under a bridge, hoping to catch passing goats. Instead, he encounters a spider, a mouse, and a rabbit, each suggesting he try another bridge. Meanwhile, a band of pirates searches for treasure, leading to a humorous and unexpected meeting between the two. This delightful tale blends classic fairy tale elements with a twist, offering young readers an engaging and amusing adventure.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1996

First published

2009

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