Just in time for the holiday season, four classic Edward Eager Tales of Magic in one affordable package.
Ever since "Half Magic" first hit bookshelves in 1954, Edward Eager's Tales of Magic have been favorites with readers of all ages. Now his four most popular stories--"Half Magic, Knight's Cast[...]
The enormous crocodile wants to eat a nice juicy child for lunch today and decides to leave the river to find one. This title was Roald Dahl's first ever collaboration with Quentin Blake.[...]
Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you'll never guess what's in them...Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them![...]
Kidsnatched from her orphange by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants.[...]
When the young hero of Roald Dahl's story is orphaned in an automobile accident, he is left in the care of his aged grandmother--a formidable cigar-smoking lady who happens to be a retired expert on dealing with witches. In spite of her warnings about how to spot these horrific creatures, her grands[...]
If you could see with your eyes closed, how would you use your power? Thatâs what Henry has to decide in "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,"one of the seven stories in this extra-ordinary collection. In addition to imaginative and magical tales, this book also contains the true story of how R[...]
Danny?s life seems perfect: his home is a gypsy caravan, he?s the youngest car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. And when Danny discovers his father?s secret, he?s off on the adventure of a lifetime. Here?s Roald Dahl?s famous story abo[...]
Roald Dahl is, quite simply, one of the best loved childrenâs book authors of all time.
He died in 1990 in Oxford, England, at the age of 74.
Quentin Blake, the first Childrenâs Laureate of the United Kingdom, has illustrated most of Roald Dahlâs childrenâs[...]
Fantastic Mr. Fox is on the run! The three meanest farmers around are out to get him. Fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they donât know is that theyâre not dealing with just any foxâMr. Fox would never su[...]
After one too many evil-spirited jokes by their owners, Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the nastiest and ugliest couple in town, their captive monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, decide that it is time to teach them an important lesson and so organize the perfect plan for revenge.[...]
Fifty years ago, Roald Dahl created a world that captured the imagination of millions of readers, and a boy who captured their hearts. Now featuring an introduction by award-winning author Jon Scieszka, this special edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is perfect for longtime Roald Dahl fans[...]
Illus. in full color. The meanings of "up" are conveyed with merry verse and illustrations in a happy book that celebrates the joy of life.[...]
Poor, misunderstood Matilda fights back against an unappreciative world through a hidden talent: Matilda is the world's greatest practical joker! Little effort is needed to put one over on her obnoxious parents, but can shy little Matilda handle the formidable headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and win [...]
If an ice-pop stick can dream of being a horse, what magic might follow? A fanciful tale by Russell Hoban, mischievously illustrated by Quentin Blake.
Once its icy sweetness is gone, a discarded ice-pop stick is lonely until young Rosie comes by and lays it in a cigar box with others like it. Bu[...]