The Best of Roald Dahl

The Best of Roald Dahl
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 583
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ISBN-10 : 9780140066944
ISBN-13 : 0140066942
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis The Best of Roald Dahl by : Roald Dahl

Twenty wickedly anarchic tales from the master of the unpredictable, chosen from his bestsellers Over to You, Someone Like You, Kiss Kiss and Switch Bitch.Stylish, outrageous and haunting, they explore the sinister side of the human psyche with unexpected outcomes. There's the wife who serves up a murderous new dish to her husband, the gambler who collects little fingers from losers, the sound machine that can hear grass scream, and the night-time seduction that has macabre consequences, to name a few.

Madame Rosette (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

Madame Rosette (A Roald Dahl Short Story)
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 41
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ISBN-10 : 9781405911276
ISBN-13 : 1405911271
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Madame Rosette (A Roald Dahl Short Story) by : Roald Dahl

Madame Rosette is a short, gripping story of life in wartime from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale. In Madame Rosette, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells of three fighter pilots who go in search of female company and get more than they bargained for - a lot more. Madame Rosette is taken from the short story collection Over to You, which includes nine other dramatic and terrifying tales of life as a wartime fighter pilot, and is drawn from Dahl's own experiences during the Second World War. This story is also available as a Penguin digital audio download read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.

Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories

Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9780241955710
ISBN-13 : 0241955718
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories by : Roald Dahl

Fourteen terrifying ghost stories chosen by the master of the macabre, Roald Dahl. 'Spookiness is the real purpose of the ghost story. It should give you the creeps and disturb your thoughts . . .' Who better to choose the ultimate in spine-chillers than Roald Dahl, whose own sinister stories have teased and twisted the imagination of millions? Here are fourteen of his favourite ghost stories, including Sheridan Le Fanu's The Ghost of a Hand, Edith Wharton's Afterward, Cynthia Asquith's The Corner Shop and Mary Treadgold's The Telephone. Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.

Danny the Champion of the World

Danny the Champion of the World
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781101652978
ISBN-13 : 1101652977
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Danny the Champion of the World by : Roald Dahl

Can Danny and his father outsmart the villainous Mr. Hazell? Danny has a life any boy would love—his home is a gypsy caravan, he's the youngest master car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. But one night Danny discovers a shocking secret that his father has kept hidden for years. Soon Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against nasty Victor Hazell, a wealthy landowner with a bad attitude. Can they pull it off? If so, Danny will truly be the champion of the world.

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781101652954
ISBN-13 : 1101652950
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by : Roald Dahl

Seven superb short stories from the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is coming soon to Netflix! Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A clever mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins. "All the tales are entrancing inventions." —Publishers Weekly

The Roald Dahl Treasury

The Roald Dahl Treasury
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 648
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780141378435
ISBN-13 : 0141378433
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis The Roald Dahl Treasury by : Roald Dahl

The Roald Dahl Treasury is a delightful collection by and about the World's Number One Storyteller. Four exciting sections - ANIMALS; MAGIC; FAMILY, FRIENDS AND HEROES; and MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE - introduce some of Roald Dahl's most popular characters, from the Enormous Crocodile to the Twits, from the Witches to the BFG, from James to Matilda. Throughout this book, you can delve into stories, poems, memoirs and letters galore all wonderfully illustrated by Quentin Blake as well as other well-known artists, including Raymond Briggs, Babette Cole, Posy Simmonds and Ralph Steadman. This book is the perfect gift for Roald Dahl fans and for all those yet to discover his magic.

The Ratcatcher (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

The Ratcatcher (A Roald Dahl Short Story)
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 22
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781405911160
ISBN-13 : 1405911166
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ratcatcher (A Roald Dahl Short Story) by : Roald Dahl

The Ratcatcher is a short, sharp, distrubing story from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale. In The Ratcatcher, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a ratcatcher has a most unusual way of dealing with these pests . . . The Ratcatcher is taken from the short story collection Someone Like You, which includes seventeen other devious and shocking stories, featuring the wife who serves a dish that baffles the police; a curious machine that reveals the horrifying truth about plants; the man waiting to be bitten by the venomous snake asleep on his stomach; and others. 'The absolute master of the twist in the tale.' (Observer ) This story is also available as a Penguin digital audio download read by Jessica Hynes. Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.

Boy and Going Solo

Boy and Going Solo
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 390
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780141378459
ISBN-13 : 014137845X
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis Boy and Going Solo by : Roald Dahl

Boy and Going Solo is the whole of Roald Dahl's extraordinary autobiography in one volume. Roald Dahl wasn't always a writer. Once he was just a schoolboy. Have you ever wondered what he was like growing up? In BOY you'll find out why he and his friends took revenge on the beastly Mrs Pratchett who ran the sweet shop. He remembers what it was like taste-testing chocolate for Cadbury's and he even reveals how his nose was nearly sliced off. Then in GOING SOLO you'll read stories of whizzing through the air in a Tiger Moth Plane, encounters with hungry lions, and the terrible crash that led him to storytelling. Roald Dahl tells his story in his own words - and it's all TRUE. And now you can listen to all of Roald Dahl's novels for children on 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! Also look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.

Edward the Conqueror (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

Edward the Conqueror (A Roald Dahl Short Story)
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 29
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781405910989
ISBN-13 : 1405910984
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Edward the Conqueror (A Roald Dahl Short Story) by : Roald Dahl

Edward the Conqueror is a brilliant gem of a short story from Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail. In Edward the Conqueror, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a cat's curious behaviour comes between a husband and his wife . . . Edward the Conqueror is taken from the short story collection Kiss Kiss, which includes ten other devious and shocking stories, featuring the wife who pawns the mink coat from her lover with unexpected results; the priceless piece of furniture that is the subject of a deceitful bargain; a wronged woman taking revenge on her dead husband, and others. 'Unnerving bedtime stories, subtle, proficient, hair-raising and done to a turn.' (San Francisco Chronicle ) This story is also available as a Penguin digital audio download read by Juliet Stevenson. Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.

Roald Dahl 16 Book Slipcase Collection

Roald Dahl 16 Book Slipcase Collection
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 0140926992
ISBN-13 : 9780140926996
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Roald Dahl 16 Book Slipcase Collection by : Roald Dahl

Contents: Danny the Champion of the World, Fantastic Mr Fox, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator, The BFG, The Giraffe & the Pelly & Me, The Magic Finger, The Twits, Matilda, The Witches, Boy, Going Solo, Esio Trot, The Enormous Crocodile, James & the Giant Peach and Georges Marvellous Medicine. RRP 94.84