Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Mr Hoddy is a short, sharp, amusing story from Roald Dahl, the master of the macabre tale.
In Mr Hoddy, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a comic story of human folly. Here, a man trying to convince the father of his beloved of his good prospects unwisely brings up his new career . . .
Mr Hoddy is taken from the short story collection Someone Like You, which includes seventeen other devious and shocking stories, featuring the wife who serves a dish that baffles the police; a curious machine that reveals the horrifying truth about plants; the man waiting to be bitten by the venomous snake asleep on his stomach; and others.
'The absolute master of the twist in the tale.' (Observer )
This story is also available as a Penguin digital audio download read by Jessica Hynes.
Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in 'Mr Hoddy'. The story focuses on comedic elements and human folly without any physical conflict or harm. No scary content is present in 'Mr Hoddy'. The story is comedic and does not include frightening elements or themes.
Does Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have violence?
No violence is depicted in 'Mr Hoddy'. The story focuses on comedic elements and human folly without any physical conflict or harm.
Does Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have scary content?
No scary content is present in 'Mr Hoddy'. The story is comedic and does not include frightening elements or themes.
Does Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference Roald Dahl's background and opinions on religion, but these are not relevant to the content of 'Mr Hoddy'.
Does Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in 'Mr Hoddy'. The narrative does not address race as a central theme.
Does Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have profanity?
No profanity is found in 'Mr Hoddy'. The story maintains a light-hearted and humorous tone appropriate for its audience.
Does Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have climate change?
No climate themes are present in 'Mr Hoddy'. The story does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in 'Mr Hoddy'. The narrative does not explore themes of sexuality or intimate relationships beyond the context of a young man's intentions to marry.
Does Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have gender roles?
The story does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a male protagonist and his interactions with a father figure, but does not promote or challenge traditional gender expectations.
Does Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the narrative of 'Mr Hoddy'. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content in this specific story.
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