Danny the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl

(Paperback, 240 pages, first published in 1975) From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!  Danny has a life any boy would love—his home is a caravan, he's the youngest master car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. But one night Danny discovers a shocking secret that his father has kept hidden for years. Soon Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against nasty Victor Hazell, a wealthy landowner with a bad attitude. Can they pull it off? If so, Danny will truly be the champion of the world. Storyglory Cautions: None Recommended Age: 7-12