Matilda, a brilliant, sensitive little girl, uses her talents and ingenuity to seek revenge on her crooked father, lazy mother, and the terrifying Miss Trunchbull, her wicked headmistress, and save her beloved teacher, Miss Honey[...]
The BFG--Big Friendly Giant--kidnaps Sophie from her bed in the orphanage and takes her back to Giantland where she becomes involved in a scheme to end the loathsome activities of nine evil giants[...]
The Twits are a devilishly disgusting pair who hate everything except vicious practical jokes, but the Muggle-Wump monkeys have had enough[...]
now a major motion picture directed by Gus Van Sant ("My Own Private Idaho, Good Will Hunting, "and Milk)
It was an accident. He didn't mean to kill the security guard with his skateboard--it was self-defense. But there's no one to back up his story. No one even knows he was at Paranoid Park. S[...]
Where did Roald Dahl get all of his wonderful ideas for stories?
From his own life, of course As full of excitement and the unexpected as his world-famous, best-selling books, Roald Dahl's tales of his own childhood are completely fascinating and fiendishly funny. Did you know that Roald Dahl [...]
Superb stories, daring deeds, fantastic adventures
"Going Solo" is the action-packed tale of Roald Dahl's exploits as a World War II pilot. Learn all about his encounters with the enemy, his worldwide travels, the life-threatening injuries he sustained in a plane accident, and the rest of his s[...]
Who needs a ladder when you've got a giraffe with an extended neck?
The Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company certainly doesn't. They don't need a pail, either, because they have a pelican with a bucket-sized beak. With a monkey to do the washing and Billy as their manager, this business is destin[...]
The Enormous Crocodile is a horrid greedy grumptious brute who loves to guzzle up little boys and girls. But the other animals have had enough of his cunning tricks, so they scheme to get the better of this foul fiend, once and for all
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Did you think Cinderella married the prince and lived happily ever after, or that the three little pigs outsmarted the wolf? Think again Master storyteller Roald Dahl adds his own darkly comic twists to six favorite tales, complete with rambunctious rhymes and hilarious surprise endings.
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Roald Dahl's personal stories together in one edition Where did Roald Dahl get all of his wonderful ideas for stories? From his own life, of course Boy includes tales of sweetshops and chocolate, mean old ladies, and the Great Mouse Plot. And then "Going Solo" tells of how, when he grew up, Roald [...]
Secrets and surprises from Roald Dahl
Feast your eyes on a secret Between these covers is a long-lost chapter--and the original ending--from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and other delicious never-before-seen tidbits from Mr. Wonka's factory. Then slip into some tasty tales from Roald D[...]
James Trotter loses his parents in a horrible accident and is forced to live-miserably-with his two wicked aunts. Then James is given some magic crystals that give him hope. But when he accidentally spills these crystals on an old peach tree, strange things begin to happen. A peach starts to grow an[...]
Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last But only five lucky children will be allowed inside - including our hero, Charlie Bucket. With his golden ticket in hand, Charlie is ready for the wildest time of his life
Amazing pop-up visuals, lift-the-flaps, pull tabs, and more bring[...]
One of the world's #1 storyteller's most beloved books available as a full-color picture book for the first time
Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief--it's Fantastic Mr. Fox Working alone they could never catch him, but now Bogg[...]
This beloved Roald Dahl title is now available in a gorgeous hardcover classic edition.
Matilda is a brilliant and sensitive child, but her parents think of her only as a nuisance. When one day she is attacked by her odious headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, Matilda suddenly discovers she has a rem[...]
Coming to Broadway
Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she h[...]
Celebrate 50 Years of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" with this complete Wonka boxed set. It's the perfect gift for longtime Charlie fans and newcomers alike
The complete story of Roald Dahl's most beloved characters and chocolate creations in one box. Follow Charlie Bucket and Mr. Willy Wo[...]
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[...]
Inspired by William Blake's" Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience, "this delightful collection of poetry for children brings to life Blake's imaginary inn and its unusual guests.
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Blake was one of the finest craftsmen of his time, an artist for whom art and poetry were inextricably linked. He was an indepedent and rebellious thinker, who abhorred pretention and falsity in others. His Songs of Innocence are products of this innocent imagination untainted by worldliness, whil[...]
"The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" was created early in Blake's series of illuminated books, each of which was presented by him as an attractive work of art made entirely by his own hand. Written principally in prose, "The Marriage" represents Blake's first full-scale attempt to present his philosoph[...]