The Twits

Mr. Twit was a twit, and this beautiful edition of The Twits, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2024
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Mr Twit, a character in the book, is portrayed as a foolish and annoying individual who has been born with a lack of intelligence and common sense. As he reaches the age of sixty, his foolishness and annoyance have only grown stronger, making him an even more despicable character.

Throughout the book, Mr Twit engages in various mischievous and destructive activities, causing harm and inconvenience to others around him. He is characterized by his short temper, his lack of empathy, and his tendency to belittle and mock those who are weaker or less fortunate than him.

One of the most notable aspects of Mr Twit's character is his obsession with inventing and creating gadgets and machines that are often useless or dangerous. He spends a significant amount of time and energy on his inventions, despite the fact that they rarely work as intended and often cause more harm than good.

Despite his negative qualities, Mr Twit is not completely without redeeming features. He is occasionally shown to have a glimmer of intelligence and compassion, particularly towards the end of the book when he begins to realize the error of his ways and attempts to make amends for his past actions.

Overall, Mr Twit is a memorable and despicable character in the book, who serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of foolishness and the importance of being kind and considerate to others. His character is a testament to Roald Dahl's ability to create complex and nuanced characters who are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Weight: 96g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241677650