The Twits
by Roald Dahl · Grade 3-5 · Ages Ages 7-10
Mr. and Mrs. Twit are a very messy, mean, and tricky couple who love playing nasty pranks on each other. Their unkind ways cause trouble for the animals around them, especially some clever monkeys who live nearby.
Key vocabulary
A silly or foolish person. In this book, it is also the funny last name of Mr. and Mrs. Twit.
Hair that grows on a person's chin and cheeks. Mr. Twit's beard is especially messy.
Something that is very unpleasant or yucky. A gruesome sight might make you wrinkle your nose.
A tiny bite or piece of food. A mouse might nibble one small morsel of cheese.
Laughed in a loud, scratchy way. A mischievous character might cackle after a prank.
Very bad, ugly, or unpleasant. A ghastly smell might make everyone run away.
Shot out in a thin stream. Juice can squirt from an orange if you squeeze it hard.
Playful trouble or naughty tricks. A child who hides socks in a drawer might be making mischief.