Danny the Champion of the World Lesson Plan

Who helps Danny and his father transport their pheasants? What pieces of information does Danny learn on their drive? Why is the new information surprising?

Charlie Kinch comes in a taxi to pick Danny and his father up near the hedge outside the woods. Danny learns that taxis are good escape cars as nobody knows who is inside other than the driver; it prevents keepers from recognizing local cars. The first surprising piece of information comes when Danny's father starts to list how he plans to divide the pheasants among friends and includes Sergeant Samways on his list. Not only does the sergeant love roasted pheasants, but he has been out poaching for himself as well,...