Roald Dahl

"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 kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull, she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It will take superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves, and Matilda may be just the one to do it!"--Jacket...

A young boy escapes from two wicked aunts and embarks on a series of adventures with six giant insects he meets inside a giant peach.

Three farmers, each one meaner than the other, try all-out warfare to get rid of the fox and his family.

A young English boy describes his relationship with his father and the special adventure they share together.

George decides that his grumpy, selfish old grandmother must be a witch and concocts some marvelous medicine to take care of her.

Presents seven short stories by Roald Dahl, including the title work about a modern-day Robin Hood who steals from casino owners and gives to orphans.

Angered by a neighboring family's sport hunting, an eight-year-old girl turns her magic finger on them.

A small boy with a desire to own a candy shop meets a window-washing team composed of a giraffe, a pelican, and a monkey and together they go to work for the wealthy Duke of Hampshire, who makes all their dreams come true.

Presents humorous anecdotes from the author's childhood, including summer vacations in Norway and an English boarding school.

Containing excerpts from earlier tributes to Dahl's work and wit, this is an eclectic and funny collection of tidbits by and about the late author. It also features a missing chapter from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."