The Hitchhiker: A Gripping Tale by Roald Dahl
. It follows a wealthy narrator driving a new BMW to London who picks up a mysterious, rat-like man. After being pulled over for speeding at 129 mph, the hitchhiker reveals he is a "fingersmith" (an expert pickpocket) by showing the driver the policeman’s stolen notebooks, effectively saving them from prosecution. Reading Resources & PDF Access Roald Dahl The Hitchhiker Pdf
Author: Roald Dahl
“The Hitchhiker” is a showcase of Roald Dahl’s adult fiction: lean, deceptive, and deeply satisfying. It proves that a great twist doesn’t need violence or melodrama—just a quiet moment where a pale man with clever fingers says, “That’s nothing.” For readers who only know Dahl through Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this story is an ideal entry into his darker, more mischievous world. The Hitchhiker: A Gripping Tale by Roald Dahl