The Twits
The Twits is a 1967 novella by Roald Dahl. It features Mr. Twit, Mrs. Twit and The Twits. It deals with animals, animal welfare, practical jokes and revenge.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 58 ratings, and 621 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 110 editions across 11 languages.
It runs to roughly 96 pages — 1–2 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Twits
The misadventures of two terrible old people who enjoy playing nasty tricks and are finally outwitted by a family of monkeys.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Twits?
The Twits was written by Roald Dahl and first published in 1967.
How long is The Twits?
The median edition has 96 pages, about 1–2 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Twits?
Readers who like it often enjoy A Story, A Story, Friendly Day and The Fortune-Tellers.
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