Published 9 days ago • loading... • Updated 9 days agoShow Less IconIf kids read The Twits and laugh, hairy-faced men will just have to cope Summary by The AgeAn academic fears Roald Dahl’s novel exposes children to violence, coercive power and stereotyping of men with beards. OK, but what if kids actually opened a book and couldn’t put it down?Share menu2 Articles2 ArticlesAllLeft1Center1RightSearch IconSort IconWA todayThe AgeLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconReposted by The AgeCenterFactualityOwnershipIf kids read The Twits and laugh, hairy-faced men will just have to copeAn academic fears Roald Dahl’s novel exposes children to violence, coercive power and stereotyping of men with beards. OK, but what if kids actually opened a book and couldn’t put it down?9 days ago·Northbridge, AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources2Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated9 days agoBias Distribution50% Left, 50% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center50% CenterL 50%C 50%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Age broke the news in Australia 9 days ago on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsRoald Dahl Plus IconCity of Perth Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsRoald Dahl Plus IconCity of Perth Plus IconShow All