From the front flap: Roald Dahl is recognized as a master in two quite different fields: the short story and the novel for children. In these two new fables, Dahl has once again written startlingly original stories that, while owing something to the clarity and verve of his writing for children, are firmly intended for adults. In "The Princess and the Poacher," the beastially … [Read more...] about Two Fables by Roald Dahl: B
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Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl: C
From the back cover: Now that he's won the chocolate factory, what's next for Charlie? Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket's back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world's first space hotel, … [Read more...] about Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl: C
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl: A-
From the back cover: Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike … [Read more...] about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl: A-
Matilda by Roald Dahl: A
From the back cover: Matilda is a genius. Before she was three years old she was reading the newspaper. By the age of four, Matilda was reading classics by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. By the time Matilda becomes a student at Crunchem Hall, she's bored stiff. When Matilda's teacher, Miss Honey, tries to get her moved up a few grades she runs up against the Headmistress, … [Read more...] about Matilda by Roald Dahl: A
The Witches by Roald Dahl: A
From the back cover: Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There's nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them. Her grandson listens closely to Grandmamma's stories—but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face-to-face with The Grand High … [Read more...] about The Witches by Roald Dahl: A