Synopses & Reviews
Pranks, tricks, mischief, and more in this ideal companion book to Roald Dahl's beloved novels!and#160; Professional tricksters put your cunning to the test. Inside this wicked little book you'll find step-by-step instructions for making mischief and mayhem as well as outrageous jokes, fiendish quizzes, and a few smelly surprises. Includesand#160;extracts from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, The Witches, and more. Like The Missing Golden Ticket and Other Splendiferous Secrets, this book is a wonderful complement to Roald Dahl novels, with tons of great extras fans will love. Itand#8217;s the perfect way to complete your Dahl collection!
Synopsis
"Spotty Powder", the missing chapter from
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, available for the first time!
In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket loves chocolate. And Mr. Willy Wonka, the most wondrous inventor in the world, is opening the gates of his amazing chocolate factory. Charlie just needs one golden ticket, and Mr. Wonka's delicious treats could all be his… But what's missing? Who is Miranda Piker? And did Mr. Wonka really invent a "spotty powder" that would keep kids out of school? Find out in the top-secret chapter that was taken out of the original book!
Synopsis
The missing chapter from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is now available for the very first time. Who is Miranda Piker, and did Mr. Wonka really invent a spotty powder that would keep kids out of school? Illustrations.
Synopsis
Secrets and surprises from Roald Dahl! Feast your eyes on a secret! Between these covers is a long-lost chapterand the original endingfrom 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 Dahl's life to discover more about the world's No. 1 storyteller. No Roald Dahl collection is complete without this splendiferous treat!
About the Author
Roald Dahland#160;(1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought byand#160;
The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.
After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing childrenand#8217;s stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated.
Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, includingand#160;James and the Giant Peach,and#160;Matilda,and#160;The BFG, andand#160;Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans.
Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site:and#160;www.roalddahl.com