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Roald Dahl turns his pen to anything, twisting everyday life into powerful, and sometimes terrifying fantasies: Turtles, Fingersmiths, The Mildenhall, Treasure, even the spooky story of the man who can see without eyes . . .
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Roald Dahl, the best-loved of children's writers, was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. With the outbreak of World War II, he became an RAF fighter pilot. Despite his death in 1990, he is still the best selling children's writer of all time.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book for the first time when I was 7 years old and read it again and again until I lost it. Recently I remembered how much I loved it and bought it and once again I found myself totally lost in the magic of Roald Dahl and the escapism of the stories. In particular this book reminded me of my hope and innocent wonder I had and recaptured the excitement and anticipation of the next page I had never forgotton.
The story is truly unforgettable and a little piece of me still believes its all possible - a book that will restart your imagination and relive your memories. Although it is aimed at teenagers, I think its possible to read some of the stories to younger children and share the wonderful tale with them.
A Brilliant read that you will never tire of - in my view totally under rated and overlooked as one of Dahl's finest storys. Unmissable.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Some one recently asked me what my favourite book was, and although I couldn't name one favourite, it brought memories of this book flooding back, so i bought it again and was once again touched by it. Roald Dahl was always my childhood favourite but this book more than others stuck in my mind despite it being one of his lesser known ones.
It's a beautiful collection of short stories, but the story of Henry Sugar is the most poignant and memorable and one that still makes me smile. Having re-read it i have leant it to some of my friends and everyone, especially those with children have commented on it's magical and captivating story.
If you want to read a book about human kindness and triumph read this and it will stick with you forever.
It's a beautiful collection of short stories, but the story of Henry Sugar is the most poignant and memorable and one that still makes me smile. Having re-read it i have leant it to some of my friends and everyone, especially those with children have commented on it's magical and captivating story.
If you want to read a book about human kindness and triumph read this and it will stick with you forever.
28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was written by Dahl for both older children and adults. I remember first reading this book back in the seventies. The book manages to get into the adult libraries and children's libaries. Seven great, interesting, magical and informative stories including "the hitchiker" which made "tales of the unexpected". Even today, I still try to copy Henry Sugar with the candle and flame to see if I can acquire that wonderful gift of seeing without my eyes. I still believe it is true, so please don't spoil my dream! For me, this was always my favourite Dahl book; And yet so unsung!!!
Whenever I see collected box sets of Dahl, it is rarely included. But, please try this book for yourself, you won't be disapointed. And maybe....just maybe....you can learn Henry's trick! Thank you.
Whenever I see collected box sets of Dahl, it is rarely included. But, please try this book for yourself, you won't be disapointed. And maybe....just maybe....you can learn Henry's trick! Thank you.
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books to motivate reading in boys
Great books to motivate the reluctant reader. Treat the kids to begin with by reading the start of the story and then not finishing .... Read more
Published 5 months ago by ER
An all round pleaser
A wonderful story book full of seven stories in total, all set in a reliatic environment where incredible events occur. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Natalie
Buy this book, it is excellent!
This book is brilliant.
Readable for all ages.
The other reviews are accurate, go and buy it.
Readable for all ages.
The other reviews are accurate, go and buy it.
Published 21 months ago by Mr. Richard Bristol
Cracking story
Bought this for my 11 year old who is a great fan of Roald Dahl. He really enjoyed it and now his liitle brother is reading it too.
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by Mrs. M. Ross
A book to feed you Imagination
I read this book as a young teenager and loved it. Typical Roald Dahl style stories that take you imagination to fantastic places, you always become the character in these stories... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2002 by J. A. S. Benson
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