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The Roald Dahl Treasury
by Roald Dahl and Quentin BlakeThe 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.
Roald Dahl
by Jim Peacock and Michelle Porte DaviesGeorge Kranky created his own Marvellous Medicine to deal with his grizzly old grunion of a Grandma. You definitely can't do that at home (so don't even try!), but here's some amazing science that you can do!From concocting home-made slime to creating your own volcano, these fun experiments are all easily done, following simple step-by-step instructions and using everyday household objects.Inspired by Roald Dahl's terrific tale, this is the book for budding young scientists everywhere!
Geordie's Mingin Medicine
by Roald Dahl and Matthew Fitt and Quentin BlakeGeordie's grannie is a crabbit auld grumph. As far as she's concerned, Geordie can do nothing right. But, when the time comes for him tae bring her medicine, Geordie decides tae give her a mingin brew of his own recipe.
The BFG
by Roald DahlGiants are known for eating children. So when Sophie is snatched from her bed by the BFG, she fears for her life. But luckily he is far more jumbly than his disgusting neighbours. They become good friends and cook up a plan to rid the world of bad giants.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald DahlMr Wonka's inventions are out of this world. He's thought up every kind of sweet imaginable in his amazing chocolate factory, but no one has ever seen inside, or met Mr Wonka! Charlie can't believe his luck when he finds a golden ticket and wins the trip of a lifetime around the famous factory.
The Witches
by Roald DahlMy orders are that every single child in this country shall be rrubbed out, sqvashed, sqvirttered and frrrittered before I come here again in vun year's time! Do I make myself clear? The Grand High Witch has a fiendish plan for getting rid of all the children in England. First, her fellow hags will take over all the sweet shops. Next, they will sell poisoned sweets and chocolate which will turn children into mice! Then, make way for the mouse traps... This terrible plan is overheard by the young boy narrator of the story. Fortunately, his grandma knows something about witches. Unfortunately, before he has a chance to consult her, he is turned into a mouse himself. Will the witches triumph? Are the children of England doomed? And what exactly is the secret behind grandma's missing finger? This award winning tale has all the answers.
The Magic Finger (Puffin, 1996 edition)
by Roald Dahl... I put the Magic Finger on Mrs Winter good and strong, and almost at once ... whiskers began growing out of her face! The little girl in this story is very unusual. When someone makes her angry - and when she just can't stop herself - she zaps a punishment on them with a magic, flashing finger! The results are quite fantastic and very funny in this inventive story, perfectly complemented with illustrations by Quentin Blake.
Matilda
by Roald DahlMatilda's parents have called her some terrible things. The truth is, she's a genius and they're the stupid ones. Find out how she gets the better of them and her spiteful headmistress, as well as discovering that she has a very special power.
The BFG (PDF)
by Roald DahlGiants are known for eating children. So when Sophie is snatched from her bed by the BFG, she fears for her life. But luckily he is far more jumbly than his disgusting neighbours. They become good friends and cook up a plan to rid the world of bad giants.
The Magic Finger (Puffin, 1996 edition) (PDF)
by Roald Dahl... I put the Magic Finger on Mrs Winter good and strong, and almost at once ... whiskers began growing out of her face! The little girl in this story is very unusual. When someone makes her angry - and when she just can't stop herself - she zaps a punishment on them with a magic, flashing finger! The results are quite fantastic and very funny in this inventive story, perfectly complemented with illustrations by Quentin Blake.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PDF)
by Roald DahlMr Wonka's inventions are out of this world. He's thought up every kind of sweet imaginable in his amazing chocolate factory, but no one has ever seen inside, or met Mr Wonka! Charlie can't believe his luck when he finds a golden ticket and wins the trip of a lifetime around the famous factory.
Matilda
by Roald DahlMatilda's parents have called her some terrible things. The truth is, she's a genius and they're the stupid ones. Find out how she gets the better of them and her spiteful headmistress, as well as discovering that she has a very special power.
Roald Dahl's Fantabulous Facts (PDF)
by Roald DahlIt's a trip through a year; with letters and observations by Roald Dahl himself about everything under the sun - from what he got up to as a boy and the best time of the year for conkers, to why he hated Christmas. Jam-packed with weird and wonderful facts (find out what the most expensive food in the world is, and how to cook savoury crocodile), plus jokes, quizzes and top tips, here is the stuff that every Roald Dahl fan should know.
Roald Dahl's Fantabulous Facts
by Roald DahlIt's a trip through a year; with letters and observations by Roald Dahl himself about everything under the sun - from what he got up to as a boy and the best time of the year for conkers, to why he hated Christmas. Jam-packed with weird and wonderful facts (find out what the most expensive food in the world is, and how to cook savoury crocodile), plus jokes, quizzes and top tips, here is the stuff that every Roald Dahl fan should know.
My year
by Roald DahlOne of a series offering classic and contemporary writing for schools to suit a range of ages and tastes. In the last year of his life Roald Dahl worked on this diary, which contains reminiscences of childhood and adolescence, gardening tips, and observations about the changing seasons.
My year
by Roald DahlOne of a series offering classic and contemporary writing for schools to suit a range of ages and tastes. In the last year of his life Roald Dahl worked on this diary, which contains reminiscences of childhood and adolescence, gardening tips, and observations about the changing seasons.