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"Esio Trot," a children's book by Roald Dahl, follows the story of Mr. Hoppy, a shy, older man who is in love with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver, who is obsessed with her pet tortoise, Alfie. When Mrs. Silver expresses her desire for Alfie to grow larger, Mr. Hoppy devises a plan involving a clever ruse and the magic of words. He secretly replaces Alfie with a series of larger tortoises while encouraging her to believe that Alfie is growing. Ultimately, Mr. Hoppy's efforts lead to a sweet resolution where he wins Mrs. Silver's affection and they bond over their love for Alfie.

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