The Twits is a 1980 children's novel by British author Roald Dahl. It was first published by Jonathan Cape. The story features The Twits (Mr. and Mrs. Twit), a spiteful, lazy, unkempt couple who continuously play nasty practical jokes on each other to amuse themselves and exercise their devious wickedness on their pet monkeys.

Aug 16, 2007 · From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, nastiest, ugliest people in the world. They hate everything—except playing mean jokes on each other, catching innocent birds to put in their Bird Pies, and making their caged monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, stand on their heads all day.

Jan 1, 2001 · Dahl weaves the story from the early exploration of the Twits to the ultimate battle between good and evil (in this case fauna versus Twit) and there is little hope that it will end peacefully. Children can attach themselves to the ever-evolving narrative and laugh at key moments throughout.

Feb 3, 2010 · Hairy faces -- Mr. Twit -- Dirty beards -- Mrs. Twit -- The glass eye -- The frog -- The wormy spaghetti -- The funny walking stick -- Mrs. Twit has the shrinks -- Mrs. Twit gets a stretching -- Mrs. Twit goes ballooning up -- Mrs. Twit goes ballooning down -- Mr. Twit gets a horrid shock -- The house, the tree, and the monkey cage -- Hugtight ...

What is The Twits about? This humorous children’s book tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Twit. They are the ugliest couple, filled with nasty tricks. They delight in mischief, pranks, and cruelty towards others. Eventually, the couple’s cruelty leads to a sweet revenge by the animals they mistreat. Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the epitome of unpleasantness.

Jun 6, 2024 · A hysterically funny, wild ride of a film (chock-full of the Twits’ beloved tricks — from the Wormy Spaghetti to the Dreaded Shrinks), The Twits is also a story for our times about the never-ending battle between cruelty and empathy.

The Twits, who were once retired circus trainers, continuously abuse a family of monkeys (known as the Muggle-Wumps) that are in their care. Spurred on by their desire to create the first "upside-down monkey circus," the Twits force the Muggle-Wumps to endure grueling training every day by threatening to beat them if they do not submit.

How do you outwit a Twit? Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, nastiest, ugliest people in the world. They hate everything—except playing mean jokes on each other, catching innocent birds to put in their Bird Pies, and making their caged monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, stand on their heads all day. But the Muggle-Wumps have had enough.