Books by Roald Dahl

Book SynopsisInvent terrific heroes and revolting villains to star in your story with the World''s NUMBER ONE Storyteller! Perfect for home learning, pick up your pen and join Charlie and Mr Wonka to learn how to write the MOST MAGNIFICENT characters. These super fun activities will help you to: Improve language and vocabulary skills Develop the tools you need to write your own stories Learn how to create heroes and villains with their own interests, behaviours and backstoriesRoald Dahl''s Creative Writing will spark your creativity, build your confidence and inspire you through the wonderful worlds of Roald Dahl''s best loved stories! Filled with top tips and ideas boxes, each book introduces techniques and methods to help you plan and write a phizz-whizzing story of your own!

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for your FANTASTIC dad this Father''s Day! My Dad is FANTASTICHe''s clever, kind and wise.You''ll know he''s really smilingBy the twinkle in his eyes!A read-aloud rhyming board book that celebrates dads everywhere - from their most FANTASTIC moments to their most magnificent WHIZZPOPS!More marvellous books for titchy toddlers:Roald Dahl''s ColoursRoald Dahl''s ABCRoald Dahl''s OppositesRoald Dahl''s 123

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Book SynopsisA BRAND-NEW EDITION IN GLORIOUS FULL-COLOUR!Our tour is about to begin. Please don''t wander off. Mr Wonka wouldn''t like to lose any of you at this stage of the proceedings . . .Mr Willy Wonka is the most extraordinary chocolate maker in the world. And do you know who Charlie is? Charlie Bucket is the hero.The other children in this book are nasty little beasts, called: Augustus Gloop - a great big greedy nincompoop Veruca Salt - a spoiled brat Violet Beauregarde - a repulsive little gum-chewer Mike Teavee - a boy who only watches television Clutching their Golden Tickets, they arrive at Wonka''s chocolate factory. But what mysterious secrets will they discover?Trade ReviewHe was our modern Pied Piper * The Times *Blake is beyond brilliant . . . his partnership with Roald Dahl was made in heaven * Daily Telegraph *The ultimate children's story, ever -- David Walliams

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Book SynopsisA phizzwhizzing new edition of Roald Dahl''s classic story, in glorious full colour for the first time.Danny lives in a caravan with his father, the most marvellous and exciting father any boy ever had.All the land around them belongs to Mr Victor Hazell, a rich snob with a great glistening beery face and tiny piggy eyes. Nobody likes him, not one-little bit.So one day, Danny and his father concoct a daring plot that will give the old blue-faced baboon Victor Hazell the greatest shock of his life - so long as they don''t get caught ...

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Book Synopsis*Learn to count with Roald Dahl''s 123*Introduce titchy toddlers to numbers with these colourful board books from the world''s NUMBER ONE storyteller.2 little chiddlers waiting for their friend. Can you spot 1 enormous crocodile hiding in the grass? As little ones count how many chiddlers they can see, will they also find the Enormous Crocodile with snappy jaws? With bright, beautiful illustrations from Quentin Blake, plus a fun lift-the-flap surprise at the end, this is the perfect counting book for every bookshelf!Also look out for: Roald Dahl''s Opposites Roald Dahl''s Colours Roald Dahl''s ABC

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for your MAGNIFICENT mum this Mother''s Day!A read-aloud, read-again rhyming board book that celebrates the brilliance of Mums everywhere - ideal for parents and chiddlers to read and share together.Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers:My Dad is FantasticRoald Dahl''s WordsRoald Dahl''s ShapesRoald Dahl''s ColoursRoald Dahl''s ABCRoald Dahl''s OppositesRoald Dahl''s 123

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Book SynopsisLearn English with Billy and the Minpins! A Penguin Readers book. Discover fifteen famous Roald Dahl adventures, adapted for learners of English aged 7+. Can you read them all?Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With simplified text, illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.In these Penguin Readers editions, Roald Dahl''s stories have been aligned to the CEFR framework A1 to A2+, in four levels. Each book is also Lexile measured. The graded readers feature illustrated new words, language activities, and fun games between chapters, encouraging students and teachers to structure learning and make real progress. Every book also includes projects and discussions.Visit the Penguin Readers website for downloadable quizzes, worksheet

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Book SynopsisIn Over to You, ten terrifying tales of life as a wartime fighter pilot are told by the master of the short story, Roald Dahl.During the Second World War Roald Dahl served in the RAF and even suffered horrific injuries in an air crash in the Libyan desert. Drawing on his own experiences as a fighter pilot, Dahl crafted these ten spine-tingling stories: of air battles in the sky; of the nightmare of being shot down; the infectious madness of conflict; and the nervy jollity of the Mess and Ops room.Dahl brilliantly conveys the bizarre reality of a wartime pilot''s daily existence, where death is a constant companion and life is lived from one heartbeat to the next.''One of the most widely read and influential writers of our generation'' The Times''The great magician'' SpectatorRoald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, andTrade ReviewRoald Dahl is one of the few writers I know whose work can accurately be described as addictive * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisRoald Dahl''s much-loved story, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, about how Charlie Bucket wins a ticket to visit Willy Wonka''s amazing chocolate factory is turned into a play for children to act. With tips about scenery, props and lighting, the play is easy to stage and there are lots of parts for everyone.Roald Dahl, the best-loved of children''s writers, died in 1990 but his books continue to be bestsellers.Richard George was an elementary school teacher in New York when he wrote this stage adaptation of Roald Dahl''s bestselling story - and Roald Dahl himself recommended that it should be published.

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Book SynopsisRoald Dahl, the best-loved of children's writers, was born in 1916 in Wales of Norwegian parents. He was educated in England before starting work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa, and began writing after a 'monumental bash on the head' sustained as an RAF fighter pilot during the Second World War. He worked in a tiny hut in the apple orchard of his house in Buckinghamshire until his death in 1990 at the age of 74. Roald Dahl's many books continue to be read by children the world over who delight in the magic of his marvellous storytelling. His books continue to be bestsellers, despite his death in 1990, and total sales are 100 million worldwide!Trade ReviewA shimmering fabric of his yesterdays, the magic and the hurt * Observer *Brilliantly coloured, sometimes grotesque and sometimes magical * Sunday Times *As frightening and funny as his fiction * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisA Welsh adaptation of the well-loved Roald Dahl classic story of Danny and his father who outwit their greedy, rich neighbour, Mr Victor Hazell. Danny thinks his dad is the most marvellous and exciting father a boy could wish for. Life is happy and peaceful in their gipsy caravan, until one day Danny discovers his dad has been breaking the law.

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Book SynopsisRoald Dahl''s irreverent and hilarious collection, Revolting Rhymes.This book is filled with revolting rhymes. (Be warned: It''s no ordinary Once upon a time).There''s poor Cindy whose heart was torn to shreds, because her Prince, he chops off heads!Snow White''s dwarfs although awfully nice, are guilty of one shocking vice . . . And what becomes of Goldilocks, that nasty thieving little louse, when she goes sneaking around the three bear''s house . . . Listen to REVOLTING RHYMES and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.

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Book SynopsisLaugh yourself silly with Roald Dahl''s Marvellous Joke Book, filled with over 400 hilarious jokes, limericks and riddles, illustrated by Quentin Blake.Which famous writer goes best with a hot dog? Roll Dahl of course!Based on Roald Dahl''s most famous characters, you''ll be chortling away with Matilda, Charlie, George, The BFG, James and many more!This side-splitting book includes Dahl''s own ''knock-knock'' jokes, keeping all practising jokesters amused for hours!Give the gift of laughter with this joke book for kids (whether they''re 8 or 80!)

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Book SynopsisThe Complete Short Stories of Roald Dahl in the second of two unsettling and sinister volumes.''Dahl finds the child in the adult and the adult in the child and, with a little smile, he sticks the knife in both'' Anthony Horowitz, from his introductionRoald Dahl is one of the world''s most popular writers, equally at home writing for both children and adults. In this, the second of two volumes chronologically collecting all his published adult short stories, we experience Dahl''s dark and powerful imagination in full flight in 28 stories written between 1954 and 1988 (including eight tales which are not available in any other printed edition).Here, in ''Parson''s Pleasure'', a piece of furniture is the subject of a deceitful bargain; in ''William and Mary'', a wife revenges herself on her dead husband; and in ''Royal Jelly'' some new parents find an unusual and unsettling way to give their newborn its start in life.Whether you''re

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Book Synopsis*A brand-new recipe book inspired by the amazing worlds of Roald Dahl!*''I''ve eaten many strange and scrumptious dishes in my time . . .''So spoke the Grasshopper as, in James and the Giant Peach, he told us about the most incredible food he''d eaten - some of which you wouldn''t even believe was real!Mice with rice, earwigs cooked in slime, fresh dragon''s flesh and curried slugs and much much more. Now YOU can create the most amazing food from the world of Roald Dahl in this incredible new recipe book, inspired by stories such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Giraffe the Pelly and Me, and Danny Champion of the World.With easy step-by-step guides to making the most marvellous (and most revolting) recipes, and hints and tips for budding young chefs, this book will give you everything you need to cook amazing dishes.Each recipe will be beautifully illustrated by a host of amazing artists.

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Book SynopsisA Welsh adaptation of The BFG, an amazing story by a very popular author about Sophie's best friend, the BFG, a kind giant who uses strange words; for 8-11 year-old readers. 72 black-and-white illustrations. New edition.

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.Presenting a giganticus new reading of Roald Dahl''s The Witches, read by the hugely talented comedian Lolly Adefope. This immersive audiobook is bursting with ree-volting sound effects, dynamic sound design, and original music composed by Rusty Bradshaw.This is a story about REAL WITCHES.Real witches dress in ordinary clothes, have ordinary jobs and look very much like ordinary people.But they are far from ORDINARY . . .The Grand High Witch, leader of all the witches, has a plan to make each and every child disappear.That is, unless one boy and his grandmother can stop her . . .Listen to The Witches and other fantastical Roald Dahl audiobooks including:George''s Marvellous Medicine, read by Romesh Ranganathan.James and the Giant Peach, read by James Acaster.Matilda, read by Kate Winsle

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.Presenting a magical new reading of Roald Dahl''s James and the Giant Peach, read by iconic British comedian James Acaster. This immersive audiobook is bursting with fantabulous sound effects, dynamic sound design, and original music composed by Rusty Bradshaw.James Henry Trotter is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime . . .James lives with his awful Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, two of the meanest people you can imagine!Life isn''t much fun at all, until something peculiar happens at the bottom of his garden . . .A peach at the very top of a tree begins to grow . . . and grow . . . and GROW! Inside are seven very unusual insects - all waiting to take James on a magical journey.But where will this very special GIANT PEACH take James and his new friends? And what will happen to his horrible aunts if they stand in their way?Listen to James and the Giant Peach and other fantastic

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Book SynopsisCharacters: 4 male, 2 female plus children''s chorus (optional)Scenery: Various setsWizzpopping wonder and fruit filled fun abound in this stage adaption of Roald Dahl''s greatest adventure story. James is a lonely young boy who is forced to work like a slave for the most revolting aunts in England. One day a mystical old man gives him a bag of magic. When he accidently spills it near the old peach tree, the most incredible things happen! Pure fun for the whole family. A remarkable theatrical feat!- Northampton Chronicle Move heaven and earth to see this wonderful adaptation!- Sunday Mercury A first class show. If I were a child I''d scream for a ticket.- Birmingham Post

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Book SynopsisA wonderful set of 14 classic Roald Dahl story books skilfully adapted into Welsh by Elin Meek. The collection includes adaptations of Dahl's most famous story books for children.Trade ReviewA wonderful set of 14 classic Roald Dahl story books skilfully adapted into Welsh by Elin Meek. The collection includes:- 1. Y Twits 2. Charlie a'r Ffatri Siocled 3. Matilda 4. Moddion Ryfeddol George 5. Mr Cadno Campus 6. Y Crocodeil Anferthol 7. Charlie a’r Esgynnydd Mawr Gwydr 8. James a’r Eirinen Wlanog Enfawr 9. Yr CMM 10. Y Gwrachod 11. Y Bys Hud 12. Nab Wrc 13. Jiráff a’r Pelican a Fi 14. Danny Pencampwr y Byd * Please note this set will contain a mixture of different editions - some will have older artwork and some will have new artwork on the covers, but the stories are all the same. -- Cyhoeddwr: Rily

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Book SynopsisThis collectable hardcover edition will feature a beautiful cover and deluxe packaging, including blue interior text and illustrations!Now a musical on Broadway and streaming on Netflix!From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG comes the story of girl with extraordinary abilities. Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!Matilda will surely go straight to children's hearts. —The New York Times Book Review

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! This picture book has a beautiful full-color interior and large trim to feature Quentin Blake's iconic art.The Enormous Crocodile is a horrid greedy grumptious brute who loves to guzzle up little boys and girls. But the other animals have had enough of his cunning tricks, so they scheme to get the better of this foul fiend, once and for all!

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Book SynopsisDid you think Cinderella married the prince and lived happily ever after, or that the three little pigs outsmarted the wolf? Think again! Master storyteller Roald Dahl adds his own darkly comic twists to six favorite tales, complete with rambunctious rhymes and hilarious surprise endings.

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Book SynopsisThis collectable hardcover edition will feature a beautiful cover and deluxe packaging, including red interior text and illustrations! From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG. Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief—it's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Working alone they could never catch him; but now fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don't know is that they're not dealing with just any fox—Mr. Fox would rather die than surrender. Only the most fantastic plan can save him now.

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Book SynopsisBored with playing school kiddish tricks on one another, the grotesque, satisfyingly revolting couple Mr and Mrs Twit turn their attentions to capturing and training a family of monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, for a circus act. The monkey''s cruel incarceration in a cage is avenged when the birds trick the Twits into believing the world has turned upside-down. The Twits join in, aided by the birds who drop glue on their hair, and the audience is encouraged to play their part in freeing the monkeys.

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Book SynopsisNine-year-old Danny lives happily in a gypsy caravan with his father, but his world is turned upside down when he learns that his father poaches pheasants from the estate of the nasty, greedy Victor Hazell. One night his father doesn''t return from a poaching run and Danny fears the worst. Danny sets off on a courageous journey to find his father and with a little help from the village soon finds himself masterminding the most incredible and exciting plot ever attempted against Victor Hazell.Trade Review"David Wood's ingenious adaptation... the rapture shown by Dad and Danny when they succeed is lovely to behold." Jeremy Kingston, The Times "... as fine a piece of theatre for young people as one could hope to see... moving, uplifting, funny and fast-moving... captures the spirit of Dahl's work in a highly persuasive and heartwarming manner." www.theatrewales.co.uk"

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