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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More (Puffin Teenage Books) [Paperback]

Roald Dahl (Author)
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Publication Date: 27 Sep 2001 | Series: Puffin Teenage Books

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl brings the magic of Dahl's writing to an older generation - perfect for teens.

Seven superb stories, full of Roald Dahl's usual magic, mystery and suspense.

Meet the boy who can talk to animals, the man who can see with his eyes closed, and find out about the treasure, buried deep underground on Thistley Green.

'An unforgettable read, don't miss it' - Sunday Times

Roald Dahl was born in 916 in Wales of Norwegian parents. He was educated in England before starting work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. He began writing after a 'monumental bash on the head' sustained as an RAF fighter pilot during the Second World War. Roald Dahl is one of the most sucessful and well known of all children's writers. Roald Dahl died in 1990 at the age of seventy-four.

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; New Ed edition (27 Sep 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141311495
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141311494
  • Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 12.8 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Few modern writers have attracted such an appreciative audience among adults and children as Dahl. . . . All the tales are entrancing inventions." -- "Publishers Weekly" --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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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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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Share with your little ones and relive your own childhood 13 Sep 2005
By A Customer
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.

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars read this no matter how old you are 9 Oct 2005
By A Customer
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.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The forgotten masterpiece. 25 Oct 2004
By guillamus olivrus
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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An all round pleaser 15 Nov 2010
By Natalie
Format:Paperback
A wonderful story book full of seven stories in total, all set in a reliatic environment where incredible events occur. Brillant childs story, would reccomend to those who are about age 11+ as one of the tales is a little more upsetting but all of them have a good ending (justice). Excellent for those who are "in-betweeners". As always Roald Dahl delivers with his imaginative brillance and in my opinion this is his best and also my favourite, a classic collection of short stories. Package delivered on time and book was in excellent condition, wonderful.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book, it is excellent! 30 Aug 2010
By Mr. Richard Bristol
Format:Paperback
This book is brilliant.

Readable for all ages.

The other reviews are accurate, go and buy it.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars OK 3 April 2008
By Mehajabeen Farid
Format:Paperback
Roald Dahl is one of the most famous and well-loved children's authors of all time. His works of genius, also known as modern classics, include Esio Trot, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Danny the Champion of the World and many others. He also rewrote some Fairy Tales and changed them humorous poems. This is one of his less-known stories...
`The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and six more' is a collection of seven short stories. All of them are good but one is exceptional: The Boy Who Talked To Animals. It is about an animal loving boy who went on holiday. His name was David. He had a special ability of talking to animals and understanding them. On his holiday, in the West Indies, he saw a captured turtle, which was going to be turned into different types of food at the hotel they were staying at. He was very upset and did something very drastic...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - helps children understand money isn't everything 3 May 2005
By Miss Preddy
Format:Paperback
I was read this book when I was about ten by my school teacher at the time. I am now a student working with young children and I fully recommend this book to all. Henry Sugar is a book about a gambler who learns a way to 'bend the game' to his advantage. It's a story of realisation, helping children understand that having money or material possessions isn't always that great and that there are downsides to all of it. It certainly had a big impact on me, and that was nine years ago! Roald Dahl is a genious.
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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to feed you Imagination 17 Jun 2002
By J. A. S. Benson
Format:Paperback
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 and end up reading it like it was happening to you in real life.

Fantastic book, not heard of by many but well worth buying. I've lost my original well worn copy and am eagerly awaiting a replacement which I have ordered.

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5.0 out of 5 stars All time classic - Henry Sugar's story is timeless
I got this as a memory for myself but also to use as a lovely way in which my children can paint a picture in their mind, Dahl's choice of words and combinations allow them to get... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Sean Carr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
I read this book when I was at school many years ago and wanted to give a copy to my daughter
Published 11 days ago by C Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars Took me back
Re-reading these fantastically written stories took me straight back to the first time I read them when I was twelve. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. C. Y. Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing short stories
All the short stories are very good specially The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. you will never forget it. A wonderful book. Recommend it to any adult.
Published 2 months ago by MRS N VALIZADEGAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
Henry my son is currently reading it, arrived promptly and was well packaged. As for what's in it I have no idea
Published 2 months ago by billy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for children and adults
I read this when I was at school - about 35 years ago, and remember it to this day. Both my sons are keen readers, so I bought this for my youngest (9 years old). Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bill Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent stories for older children or teenagers
I read this when I was a young teenager, so I bought a copy for my daughter. She loved it as much as I did and the themes and stories gave us plenty to talk about.
Published 4 months ago by M.Hodge
5.0 out of 5 stars Roald Dahl at his strangest
but so worth the read - the title story is one of my favourite ever of Dahl's stories, & it is only short!
Published 5 months ago by H. Sassoon
5.0 out of 5 stars Sickly Sweet
A yummily scrumptious and delicious story with many loliiplicious tales to keep every child's gobstopper glued to their teeth. A recommended read.
Published 17 months ago by Natty
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 18 months ago by ER
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