The silliness of Roald Dahl at its best. I like how this short story doesn’t have any revolting characters and yet is still packed with wacky, spontaneous fun and surprises. Two thumbs up.  It’s short; I read it in one sitting.

Mild potential concerns (although not likely, let’s be thorough…):

  • Guns. There is a robber with a pistol, he fires it (but nobody is killed). The duke at one point calls for someone to bring his gun.
  • Women’s body type. The duke’s wife is described as a large-chested former opera singer. If your daughter has sensitivity to self-image issues in that area, you might want to pass.