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When Billy joins the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company, he gets a lot more than a new job. First he makes three new friends, then it's time to get to work cleaning all 677 windows of the Duke of Hampshire's house. The Duke is not only the most wealthy man in the country, he's also the most generous. Can he make Billy's lifelong dream come true? "A captivating story and a wonderful read-aloud."-- The Horn Book ... Read more

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Funny
The book is extremely light reading, and is just pure fun. Your children will love it.

Amazing Dahl
All of Mr. Dahl's books are great!Wished we could meet him in person.Write more Mr. Dahl.

The Marvelous Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company catches a robber!
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me is both funny and serious at the same time. The Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company consists of a giraffe as the ladder, a pellican as the water bucket, a monkey doing the washing, and a kid named Billy as their manager. While they cleaning the Duke of Hampshire, they help catch a robber. This is Roald Dahl's 3rd best book!

VERY CUTE BOOK
This is a great book.My students and my children loved this book.Highly recommend it!

Full of imagination - a wonderful tale!
This is a beautifully written book to read to your young child.It is so full of imagination that you are taken into Dahl's magical world believing that a giraffe, a pelican, and a monkey could do your next window cleaning.We read "James and the Giant Peach" last year, and like that book this one is great read aloud.The action of the book keeps your child on the tips of their toes.It is such fun! ... Read more

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The Return of Uncle Oswald & More
There are only four stories in this collection but it's well worth reading, especially if you've already read MY UNCLE OSWALD, one of the funniest adult books I've ever read (that Roald Dahl wrote a book where he gets to describe all the great minds of Victorian England in the uncontrollable throes of passion is hilarious in itself!).

The two middle stories deal with a scheming husband lusting after his neighbor's wife and a widow looking up a high school sweetheart she dumped 25 years ago.The first and last story star Oswald Cornelius, the cultured lech-at-large whose life appears to be one long sexual adventure.(Reading the last story, I wondered if Dahl could have sued the author of PERFUME since they both wrote about a perfume that provokes men to ravish the closest woman--Dahl for laughs, PERFUME for a dark murder mystery).

Extremely well written, not as smutty as you'd think but still very adult in content, sharp and perceptive.It's been a long time since I read MY UNCLE OSWALD but now I feel like reading it again.If you liked these stories, then check that one out.

Unique, funny, pleasantly disturbing
When I first read Dahl's adult writings as a kid, I was a Wonka and Peach fan. I was surprised to see how easily he dealt with far darker themes, and as an adult I appreciate his wit even more.
Not everything here is great, but the highlights are very special indeed.
Roald twists things around but is never cruel to the reader or character; justice is usually served, often a la carte...
When he's at his best, I'd rank Dahl up there with Saki and O'Henry for knowing how to stand a short story on its head. That's high praise!
Very entertaining.

A Must Have Short Story Collection
This is quite possibly the most entertaining a hilarious collection of short stories I have ever read.Dahl's humor is flawless and he leaves you on the edge throughout every strangely sexual tale in this book.I didn't know what I was getting into when I began reading this for my Comedy in the United States class, but I have never read an author with more style and wit, comparable to Mark Twain, and who never failed to keep me interested throughout the entirety of this collection.It simply leaves you wanting more.

A wonderful collection of my favorite Dahl stories
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This is easily Dahl's most sfnal work, and is mostly erotic humor, a micro-genre that is in woefully short supply.

Here's a sample from "Bitch", my favorite. The protag has been dosed with the world's most potent aphrodosiac:

[quote] ...the two of us were millions of miles up in outer space, flying through the universe in a shower of meteorites all red and gold. I was riding her bareback... "Faster!" I shouted, jabbing long spurs into her flanks. "Go faster!" Faster and still faster she flew, spurting and spinning around the rim of the sky, her mane streaming with sun, and snow waving out of her tail. The sense of power I had was overwhelming. I was unassailable, supreme. I was the Lord of the Universe, scattering the planets and catching the stars in the palm of my hand...

Oh, ecstasy and ravishment! Oh, Jericho and Tyre and Sidon! The walls came tumbling down and the firmament disintegrated, and out of the smoke and fire of the of the explosion, the sitting-room in the Waldorf Towers came swimming slowly back into my consciousness like a rainy day..."

What a pity that Roald Dahl didn't write more adult fiction. Anyway, if you haven't read Switch Bitch, some wonderfully sly, bawdy and remarkably well-written entertainment awaits you. Bon appetit!

Happy reading--
Peter D. Tillman

Good
A terrific collection that plumbs macabre depths while keeping a sense of humor. Dahl's style, apparently, is to stoke the engine until the train is roaring on the tracks, then, with little or no notice, have it crash spectactularly into a brick wall. ... Read more

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The nameless narrator has revealed snippets of the lovable, lascivious Uncle Oswald's life in other collections, but this is the only novel--brief though it is--dedicated solely to the diaries of "the greatest fornicator of all time." Inspired by stories of the aphrodisiac powers of the Sudanese blister beetle, the palpable seductiveness of the lovely Yasmin Howcomely, and the scientific know-how of Professor A. R. Woresley, Uncle Oswaldanticipates the concept of the Nobel sperm bank by some 40 years,flimflamming crowned heads, great artists, and eccentric geniuses into making "donations."The life of a commercial sperm broker has a few surprises even for a sophisticated bon vivant, and Dahl manages his signature sting-in-the-tail ending even in one of his lightest comic works. ... Read more

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Roald Dahl - A surprise within a surprise
Ever since I read his "Taste" I seem not to get enough of Dahl's stories. Incredible imagination, wit and culture. All throughout "My Uncle Oswald", which I'm about to finish, I not only get amazed by the story itself but I also get much amused by its parallel inputs such as which wines go well with determined foods..I don't even know if such descriptions actually exist, but I sure can taste them! Well, besides that, I think it great literature as well - he is a good writer, I mean was, unfortunately!

A quick, fun read
Is this a "pantheon" work of literature?God, no.Is it shallow, politically incorrect and vulgar?Yes.Is it exuberantly written, laugh-out-loud funny and a pleasure to read?Absolutely.If you've enjoyed Roald Dahl's short stories, especially the Uncle Oswald stories, this is a must read.However, if you've never read Roald Dahl's "adult" fiction, you might be better off reading Kiss, Kiss, Switch Bitch, or Someone Like You before tackling this.

Great entertainment
After reading and rereading Dahl's `children's' stories (which I have always maintained are really stories for grown-ups) to my kids I found "My Uncle Oswald" one day and read it straight though. This is a fantastically entertaining book that rather surprised me in the same way that finding a "Mr. Roger's Teaches about Tantric Sex" book would.

The writing is quick paced and very readable and there's more than a little bit of social commentary underlying the plot. Like most of his books this one is fairly short with a good bit of sarcasm tossed in. And, like in most of his books, the grown-ups are still dolts and buffoons who only think they're in control.

A really good read - will keep you laughing for a long time.

Willie Wonka for adults
I've just recently finished this book which a coworker lend me who's into the gay scene, and with subjects regarding sperm collection, aphrodesiacs, and inseminations-sure enough this book would caught some popular attention from their circles.

The novel involves a narrator who presents an account of his Uncle Oswald's venture into fortune by finding out about the beetle which are exclusively found in Africa - that when powdered into a tablet capsule could serve as a very powerful aprodesiac, that could even drive just about the most saintliest person into a mean driven sex machine.

At first I thought it was another writer who only go by the same name similar to Roahld Dahl - but indeed I found out it IS indeed THEe R o a l dD a h l nontheless.

I've heard sometime ago that Dahl had written some juvenile or young adult novels of sorts - I never expected that those other written works of Dahl apart from his well loved and wonderful children's books level quite well into the soft porn category. And for someone who's been a kid and to've grown up being familliar of the author for Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The Witches -- indeed it's a great surprise to find the author coming up with a novel such as this.

However, the subject matter in the book are handled quite cleverly and as in the given title to this little customer review here implies: if candy is the great consumeristic benefactor for children - sex is to adults... at least most adults. Reportedly, dahl is said to have been embarassed about the book - but perhaps the truth is that statutory comment from the author might only indicate that he's only trying to be politely decent about it.

Turns out 'twas really pretty clever I should say. A real different aspect from this brilliant author's keeness in writing. Should definitely be given a read, specially by those who consider themselves as Roald Dahl's fans.

classic Roald Dahl
I used to hear Roald Dahl's name thrown around for a long time and I always associated him with children's books. Then out of the blue I picked up one of his short story collections. His writing style, humor, and everything that goes with it had me by the balls. I particularly enjoy the little twists at the end of his stories. Anyways, then I picked up "My Uncle Oswald." I read it pretty fast. I am not at all a sex freak, but I find it hilarious. Roald Dahl's sense of humor is marvelous, not just because hes dealing with sex, but in general. ... Read more

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Funny book
This hilarious book from Roald Dahl that tells about the funny things that he had done throughout his life.People who enjoy other books Dahl wrote will laugh on this one.For instance, Roald and his friends put a dead rat into a jar of Gobstoppers. IF you read the book, you should read more of Roald Dahl's adventures. I will recommend this book to people who like nonfiction and funny stories because it has both great and funny story.

Fun, easy read...
My 15 year old brother-in-law enjoyed reading this book with me. I enjoyed it myself!!

Okay stories
Good book about growing up and some of the great stories you're expect from your grandfather. Could have used less information on the beatings headmasters used to give students.

''Some are funny. Some are painful. Some are unpleaseant. Perhaps this is why I have remembered them so vividly. All are true.''
So says Roald Dahl in the introduction to his autobiogrophy,BOY. The book is a collection of his childhood memories, from the magical summers in Norway to the dreary days at St.Peters boarding school. As in all of Dahl's works the characters are quirky and memorable,but more fascinating here because they really existed. The auther recounts the adventures of his childhood with tenderness and dry humor.

BOY,TALES OF CHILDHOOD is a terrific book, much more interesting than the average autobiography!

RATING:A

delightful melodrama
I'm a Dahl fan, a writerfor both adults and children. I think the key to his success as writer for children is that he doesn't think children are stupid or don't understand what they see. From my own experience, and now as a father, I know that children see, hear, think and make conclusions with their experiences.

This book is a collection of sketches of Dahl's school years. It makes you understand many of the stories that appear in his books: he was born in a well-to-do family, and enjoyed always a high living standard even in the depression years. He attended exclusive british public schools, etc. Then he found a good job at BP.

The book is full of family love, anecdotes about a child's view point (adenoidectomy, the mouse plot, etc) which will make you smile or even laugh aloud. Some of those, together with the fact that his mother saved all his letters and family fotos and mementoes, which sprinkle the book, makes it a delightful read.

It's true that some of the chapters are sombre, because for us it's shocking to know that children were so abused (beaten with a cane and deprived of affection, or bullied by older thugs who made them fag), but Dahl succeeds in making us loathe that supposedly elitistic education system. He doesn't make it sound as "the good old days, they had some bad things but not all..." In that sense, it's much better than "Tom Brown Shooldays" or Kipling's "Stalky and Co".

But all in all, he brings us the sense of a fantastic childhood, surrounded by family love, affection, and well being. I grew up in a partly similar context (the lack of affection in education, but not the beatings or the comfort)and it serves me to try to be a better father, more intent into giving my children nice emotional and intelectual experiences.

Enjoy!

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The gates of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory are opening at last . . . and only five children will be allowed inside. ... Read more

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best book
"There were only two rooms in the place altogether and there was only one bed. The bed was given to the four old grandparents because they were so old and tired. They were so tired they never got out of it. This is the house of poor Charlie bucket."

Charlie bucket is the main character in the book of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Charlie bucket is a small child compared to his other friends. This is because Charlie's family is poor and they don't have enough money to buy plenty of food for the six of them. But then one day Charlie bucket finds some money on the floor and he goes to the nearest store and buys a Willy Wonka chocolate bar. When he buys the first chocolate bar he eats it all up then he decides to buy a second one and when he opens the chocolate bar from the back he finds Willy wonkas last golden ticket. After he finds it he runs home and tells his family and they get so excited. After this all the magic happens when Charlie bucket meets Mr. Wonka and the other lucky winners and the adventure begins.
As I read this book I thought to myself, what if I was in Charlie's place? How I would feel if I lived his life? And then that one day I got to find the golden ticket. What I would do is run straight home and tell my family about what I have done, the next thing I would do would be to rub it in all of my friends faces because I would want o see the look on their faces. I think if this would have happened to me I would have been so happy because if I was in Charlie's place and really didn't get anything good in my life I would be the happiest person. One of my favorite parts of this book was when they were in the chocolate factory and they went into the biggest room which was where all the chocolate was made. I liked this part because I imagined a chocolate river and all sorts of kinds of chocolate while I was reading this book. I think the moral of the story is that even though someone is poor, if he or she is patient and friendly while others are not, good things can happen because that's how Charlie was and he happened to win something.

Great Read!
This book was good.If you love chocolate, you'll love this book.We liked the characters, especially Charlie.Boy or girl, you'll love this book.If you don't buy it, you're crazy.After you finish it, try Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.It has a lot of suspense.Roald Dahl puts a lot of description in his writing.

Fun and exciting
A classic children's book and rightly so.Roald Dahl is one of the great authors for children, which is obvious since his books are still fun, funny, and interesting for adults.The story is simple and sweet (that is not suppose to be a pun).The writing never talks down to children without being above their heads.You need to get this or any Roald Dahl book for any child you really care about (if they have a sense of humor or need to learn what it is to have one) or if you missed this classic as a child don't wait any longer and read it.

Excellent Book
I got this book from the library the year it was published. I was nine years old. I read it in one day and it was one of my favorite books. I didn't think either of the movies even came close to be as enthralling as this book. I bought it as a Christmas gift for my 8 year old great nephew. I highly recommend it for any child! ... Read more

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Matilda is a little girl who is far too good to be true. At age five-and-a-half she's knocking off double-digit multiplication problems and blitz-reading Dickens. Even more remarkably, her classmates love her even though she's a super-nerd and the teacher's pet. But everything is not perfect in Matilda's world. For starters she has two of the most idiotic, self-centered parents who ever lived. Then there's the large, busty nightmare of a school principal, Mrs. ("The") Trunchbull, a former hammer-throwing champion who flings children at will and is approximately as sympathetic as a bulldozer. Fortunately for Matilda, she has the inner resources to deal with such annoyances: astonishing intelligence, saintly patience, and an innate predilection for revenge.

She warms up with some practical jokes aimed at her hapless parents, but the true test comes when she rallies in defense of her teacher, the sweet Miss Honey, against the diabolical Trunchbull. There is never any doubt that Matilda will carry the day. Even so, this wonderful story is far from predictable--the big surprise comes when Matilda discovers a new, mysterious facet of her mental dexterity. Roald Dahl, while keeping the plot moving imaginatively, also has an unerring ear for emotional truth. The reader cares about Matilda because in addition to all her other gifts, she has real feelings. (Ages 9 to 12)Book Description
For hundreds of kids, The Trunchbull is pure terror. For Matilda, she's a sitting duck.Roald Dahl is one of the most beloved storytellers of all time, and his books have been children's favorites for generations. Puffin is proud to offer a strong new look for nine of our classic Roald Dahl titles. The distinctive cover treatment, with new art by Quentin Blake, will make these books easily recognizable. In addition, Quentin Blake's funny, quirky illustrations now appear in all of the books. So turn the page and you'll be sure to have a Dahl-ectable summer! ... Read more

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A Teachable Moment!
As a teacher in a multi-lingual school, a copy of a book in ANY language other than English is like gold!Matilda is a great book for any child.
Most children today are avid movie goers.A book that "goes with" a movie has gotten my students reading, reading, reading!After viewing the video AND reading the book makes for a great compare and contrast lesson...putting the book in Spanish allows for me to expand that experience and the growth of my Spanish speaking learners!
I highly recommend this book to teachers working with non-English speaking students.

This is not the whole novel.
It is only a 45 minute cassette. I am very disappointed! Doesn't cover the whole novel...just a summary!

A Pinnacle of Dahl's Children's Novels
All of Roald Dahl's key works contain common features that make his books special and unique. Apart from gripping tales of the unexpected, the key reason for their appeal is in the treatment of the baddies in the story. However, Dahl counters this rollicking, uproarious and wicked humour with deep relationships between the young protagonist and a sensible grown-up in his social circle. This theme features throughout most if not all his works, and was first introduced when he wrote Danny, the Champion of the World (Puffin Novels), maturing when Dahl wrote The BFG, The Witches (Puffin Novels)and Matilda.

On the surface, Matilda may be a gripping yarn that revolves around Matilda's environment of Crunchem Hall Primary School and the domain of fearsome Miss Trunchbull, arguably the most revolting villain that Dahl ever created. This harks back to his own dark days as a student. As with all his books, Dahl keeps his audience of young readers in mind. Not only is his style easily accessible and lively, but he sides with his young audience through his writing, He draws the characters of Miss Trunchbull and Matilda's repulsive parents such that they convey revolting personas and you wouldn't want to befriend them. Dahl particularly draws the character of the Trunchbul effectively such that we readers can really feel her as a "holy terror that frightend the life out of the pupils and teachers alike". I admit that this book dwells a little too much on the Trunchbull's torturous punishments, but these only serve to make the Trunchbull more real. A signature twist to make this a tale of the unexpected is when Miss Honey reveals that Matilda's father was a crook who sold stolen cars.

However, the understated core of the book should be Matilda herself and her relationship with Miss Honey. His portrayal of this relationship offers distinct echoes of Danny's relationship with his father in Danny the Champion of the World. From the moment that Dahl first introduces us to Matilda's maturity, we know that we are getting to know an extraordinary little girl. In spite of her sensitive and brilliant mind, she is acharacter who engages our sympathies. Matilda always strives to break free of the thrall of her crooked family, especially her father, who acts and talks like a gangster towards her. Matilda strikes up an acquaintence with Miss Honey and quickly learns of Miss Honey's situation. She is then able to do things in her power to help her and restore her rightful claim to her father's inheritance. This may appear to be self-interest on Matilda's part, but sshe does this because she shows a genuine sympathy to Miss Honey's plight.

In short, this swansong in Dahl's long children's novels stands as an undisputed masterwork and demonstrates the maturity in Dahl's children's writing. It's truly a work that shows Dahl at the top of his game, at the pinnacle of his writing career, and sums up all that his children's writing has come to stand for. (Apparently he spent 20 years writing this book.) Although I could have done with less coverage of the Trunchbull's cruelty, this book is still an undisputed Dahl classic that deserves to be up there with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox and The BFG.

Read ThisNow!
I think this is a good book. The part I like the most,(you might too,) is when Matilda writes on the blackboard,( controlling the chalk with her eyes) "I will get you!" I feel so sad when the Trunchbull attack the kids with her strong right arm. I say you should read it.

A charming treat for young readers
Roald Dahl is the author fo many enchanting books for young readers. Matilda is a fun book about a girl with extraordinary talents. As a precocious three-year-old she starts go to the library and reads all the books there, starting with the children's books, of course. Matilda is the daughter of neglective parents who fail to see Matilda's talents. Undaunted, Matilda finds her creative and fun ways to get attention and make mischief. ... Read more

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Roald Dahl fans will rejoice at the opportunity to bring their favorite books and characters to life. Five of Dahl’s hugely popular, beloved books have been adapted into winning plays for children. With useful tips on staging, props, and costumes, these plays can be produced with a minimum amount of resources and experience. Teachers, parents, and children everywhere will recognize Quentin Blake’s appealing classic cover art and will find these easy-to-perform plays to be a great source of entertainment! ... Read more

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the kitchen-Roald Dahl's recipes are back! Inspired by his most popular stories, these recipes use the most common ingredients to create the most uncommon treats. Not sure how to entertain the kiddies? Surprise them with tummyticklers like Pickled Spines of Porcupines and Hornets Stewed in Tar. There's no better way to liven up a party than to dine on Lizards' Tails and enjoy a delicious Liquid Chocolate Mixed by Waterfall. Like anything by Roald Dahl, it's sure to be extraordinarily funny!

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Thirty One Dreadful Recipes!!
Recipes revolting beyond belief include the Royal Breakfast for the BFG, Hot House Eggs, The Hotel Breakfast from BOY, Hornets Stewed in Tar from JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, Pickled Spines of Porcupines from JAMES, Doc Spencer's Pie from DANNY CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, Phishlets from GIRAFFE THE PELLY AND ME, Plushnuggets to go with GIRAFFE, Strawberry Bon Bons to go with BOY, Tummy Ticklers to go with GIRAFFE, Boiled Slobbages to go with JAMES, Glumptious Globgobblers to go with GIRAFFE, Toad in the Hole to go with GIRAFFE, Willy Wonka's Whipple-scrumptous Fudgemallow Delight to go with CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Hot Noodles Made From Poodles to go with JAMES, Hot Dogs to go with JAMES, Grobswitchy Cake to go with THE BFG, A Plate of Soil with Engine Oil to go with JAMES, and twelve more! Kids will love reading and eating in this dreadful combination volume. Also check out other recipes at www.cookingupreading.com

a fun read, but not great recipes
I own this book along with the orignial Revolting Recipes.While the premise of the book is lots of fun and may encourage kids to get into the kitchen, the recipes themselves are quite disapointing.None that I've made have turned out well.Magic Green Crystal: into the garbage. The Whipple-Scrumptios Fudgemallow Delight was a pain to make and it tasted awful.Many of the recipes have missing or vauge directions, such as Pishlets' "Spoon into the baking pan and spread evenly", but they don't say what size baking pan nor how thin to spread the mixture.Do I use an 8x8 pan?A 10x17 pan?There's also a lot of recipes that I'm just unwilling to try because I'm suspicious of the ingredient combinations, such as Plushnuggets (puff pastry with bananas, maple syrup and OLIVE OIL). Other recipes just seem impractical for their ingredients (amber sugar crystals??) or portions (Bean's Cider: 4 apples, pureed and strained to make 1 mug cider).It's fun to read through though, which is why it does get 3 stars, and may very well entice a reader to go pick up one of Dahl's other books from which the recipes are based.

Great fun in a cookbook
These recipes are presented in classic Roald Dahl style.Each recipe takes its name from Dahl's books such as Wonka's Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight and Spitsizzlers.Quentin Blake, who illustrated many of Dahl's books also lends a hand to this collection so the reader truly relates to the material as if these were the recipes that Dahl spoke of in his books.Also, each recipe starts out with a quote from the book that served as that recipe's namesake.The author is careful to note that several of these recipes require an adult's supervision as they are listed as part of the ingredients in those recipes that use heat.This will be a clever addition to the cookbook collection that may even inspire the reader to look into Dahl's books serving as the inspiration for these recipes. ... Read more

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Droll stories from a master
This is a collection of stories Dahl wrote in the late 1940s to early 1950s, and all but the title story were previously issued in his early collections "Someone Like You" (1953) and "Kiss Kiss" (1959).The seven stories here all deal with the same group of characters: Gordon (the narrator) who runs a filling station, his partner Claud, their bizarre neighbor Rummins, and a few others.The action takes place in rural England, not too far from the London area.Many of the tales deal with the characters' attempts to "pull a fast one" or get away with some dishonest (but usually relatively harmless) behavior.They are often quite ingenious in their efforts, Dahl's dry and dark sense of humor is well in evidence, and the stories are all very enjoyable.My favorites are "The Ratcatcher" with its creepy and macabre flavor, and "The Champion of the World" which has an hilarious, almost slapstick ending.This edition is much enhanced by the drawings of John Lawrence, who captures the spirit of the prose and characters well.I have been a fan of Dahl for many years, and I think this book will be great fun for newcomers to the "adult" work of this superb writer.But I really feel that the original publications of "Someone Like You" and "Kiss Kiss" are the best.Republications of these, rather than numerous reshufflings and reprintings of the same stories, is highly desirable.The original cover art on the old Dell paperback editions is very imaginative too.

ah, sweet book!
This is a great book. If you loved Roald Dahl's "marvelous" and "delightful" way of telling stories, this is a must read. The stories in here are more grownup but if you still have an itching for Roald-Dahl-ite irony, then these stories are good. The irony that was present in "The BFG" or "Fantastic Mr. Fox" or "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is still here, but it's mixed with sickening and grotesque stories about ratcatching, maggot breeding, and poaching.

If you like this book, I highly recommend buying "The Best of Roald Dahl" because it has, besides the entire book "Ah Sweet Mystery...," 24 extra short stories including "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," "Lamb to the Slaughter" (one of his more famous pieces which was also made into an Alfred Hitchcock episode), and "The Bookseller" which first appeared in Playboy magazine.

A bridge between his stories for children and adults
Preface:I love almost everything by Dahl.

This collection is a nice bridge between his stories for children, and his stories for adults.For example, in his story "The Ratcatcher", Dahl's use of language and detail is more similar to his children's stories.However, the story is more grown-up, and told at a pace more similar to the stories in, say, _Switch, Bitch_.

It is an enjoyable collection.More consistently strong than his _Tales of the Unexpected_, some of which are quite weak. ... Read more

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Dark and thought-provoking tales
Widely regarded as an author of children's books, the truth is that Welsh writer Roald Dahl shows himself in this collection as one of the best short story authors in the twentieth century. His acerbic, weird and sometimes cruel adult-oriented fictions are compellingly written and leave the reader guessing the conclusion of the story until the very end.

Dahl's narratives featured in this volume share one aspect in common, the use of the so-called "twisted ending", a technique first employed with very satisfactory results by Ambrose Bierce and then overused by a popular writer like O. Henry. These kind of surprise endings cause the reader to change his perception about the story he's just read, even encouraging him to read it again (one of the biggest accomplishments that a writer can achieve).

The story that opens the book ("Taste") is unarguably a masterpiece. The sinister undertone, the narrative pace, the suspense, the almost sickening attention to the details in the manners and gestures of the characters, makes it a very intense piece of fiction that will make you stand on your toes until you've finished it.

Other few good examples of Dahl's literary talent are "Lamb to the Slaughter", a cynical story about disappointment, murder and deceit, or "Man of the South", perhaps the most famous tale by Dahl (adapted to the screen more than once).

"Skin" is another great fiction about a man with the most valuable back available. I think that this tale in particular draws heavily from a story written by SAKI (Dahl loved his work and it's easy to see why) called "The Background" (in which a very similar character is described).

"Nunc Dimittis" tells us about the Machiavellian revenge of a man with hurted feelings against a woman who has dared to say he was `boring' and `predictable'. The story is superbly written and executed. The ending is one the best.

"Mrs. Bixley and the Colonel's Coat" ranks also as one of his most hilarious tales. It is an excellent comment on materialism and the hypocrisy with regard to marital infidelity. One of my favourites. "Parson's Pleasure" is another gem.

Dahl is not always equally successful with his stories, but as a whole, it is worth reading.Perhaps one of the last geniuses of the short story form. Very interesting. He's an antidote against so much bad prose out there...

Personally, I've never had read anything by this author before and this book has been a great introduction to his narrative. Terror, suspense, satire, fantasy, all these genres intermingle together in this anthology. I strongly recommend it. I'm looking forward for more. ... Read more

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"'This is going to be a bit of a shock to you, I'm afraid,' he said."With those words, Patrick Maloney seals his fate. He has no idea that his mousywife, Mary, isn't about to take his abandonment of their marriage lightly. Henever sees the frozen leg of lamb that hits him squarely in the noggin. Andhe'll never know how tidily Mary cleans up the evidence--by having the localpolice dine on the murder weapon! The late Roald Dahl, best known for children'snovels such as Charlie and theChocolate Factory, also wrote many wonderfully wicked short stories,like the aforementioned "Lamb to the Slaughter," collected in Skin, a succinct,darkly humorous anthology for teen readers. Besides the murderous Mary Maloney,a host of other odd characters will leave teens gasping with surprise orchuckling with guilty laughter. In "The Surgeon," Dr. Robert Sandy is given apriceless diamond in exchange for saving a life, promptly loses it, thenrecovers it again from the strangest of places. "An African Story" chronicles alonely mountain hermit's bid for revenge that involves a deadly black mambasnake, and "The Sound Machine" describes how a wacky inventor nearly driveshimself mad when he creates a contraption that allows him to pick up noisesoutside the human range of hearing. There is something for the naughty side ofeveryone in this Twilight Zone-ish compilation, a recommended read forfans of Dahl's other teen short-story collection, The Umbrella Man. (Ages 12 andolder) --Jennifer HubertBook Description
Before he was a world-renowned children's book writer, Roald Dahl was a master of short stories for adults. The eleven tales collected here represent his finest work. By turns shocking, ironic, humorous, and touching, these stories are filled with bizarre twists and unexpected delights, and prove Roald Dahl's standing as one of the world's foremost storytellers. Readers will be spellbound from the opening lines.

"Packed with imaginative characters, quirky plots, and surprise endings, these eleven gems are the kinds of stories readers will want to share with their friends." (Children's Literature)

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You will be jumping out of your "skin"!
"...Mary Maloney simply walked up behind him and without any pause swung the big frozen leg of lamb high in the air and brought it down as hard as she could on the back of his head..."
Patrick Maloney was dead.
In "Skin" come eleven chilling tales that are sure to keep you hooked from the beginning words right up until the horrifying surprise ending. Roald Dahl (Celebrated children's writer; author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.") will shock you with his audacious writing in "Skin." Who would guess that Mrs. Maloney, after successfully killing her husband with a frozen leg of lamb, would later feed the only evidence to the police? Or that an avaricious art dealer would stop at nothing, not even an innocent old man's life, to get a painting...that was tattooed on the poor man's back?
These wicked tales are sure to keep you open-mouthed with shock through each story, only to leave you rapacious for more once it's finished.Each story begins with a sweet and innocent storyline with what you think an obvious and predictable ending. Only until the last few pages does Roald Dahl drop the bombshell that will blow you away and keep you petrified for days afterward.
For example in "the Sound Machine," an ingenious yet nutty inventor creates a machine that reveal terrifying and astonishing sounds unknown to the human ear. And in "The Surgeon," a man's extremely valuable diamond is stolen, only to turn up again in the most unusual of places!!
If you enjoy "Skin", I recommend for you "The Umbrella Man" by the same author.
This is a rare read; don't pass it up! I can guarantee you'll love and treasure this book forever. Enjoy!

this book sucks!!!
This book totally sucks! When I bought it, I was like, yes! a good book finally! But majorly, this book is the worst book ever! I repeat: DON'T GET THIS BOOK!

TOO GOOD
Very good. Beyond words to describe..so i won't heheh =)

I liked it very much.

Such nice little stories...
Roald Dahl is such an endearing writer. His stories seem like cute little childrens stories, using very basic vocabulary and a style that does not even allude to being poetic. But then the plot twist at the end of each leaves you wondering how his sick mind comes up with these ideas. After the first 2 or 3 stories you start expecting the plot twists, and you find yourself wondering how he will spin the story you are reading into something dark and disturbing - and this curiosity drives you straight to the end of the story before you know it.

A good book that you will be able to put down, but I doubt it will take you more than 11 sessions to finish - I simply can't imagine putting this book down mid-story.

This a thrilling book that keeps you wanting to read...
I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Skin" by Roald Dahl. He is a wonderful short story writer and for each short story he uses interesting and imaginative ideas that the audience can relate to in different ways. He makes the stories puzzling and mysterious at the same time which entices the audience to keep reading. I reccomend this book to teenagers and young adults as the story line is fairly envolved and the language uses a large range of vocabulary. Overall this book is a definate read! ... Read more

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5 BOOK SET INCLUDES: THE TWITS, GEORGE'S MARVELOUS MEDICINE, ESIO TROT, THE WITCHES, THE BFG, MATILDA ... Read more

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Roald Dahl is best remembered as the author of many well-loved children's stories. But he was also the creator of some astonishingly imaginative, outrageous, and wonderfully disgusting verses. From oozing grobes to slimy slugs, this extraordinary collection is bursting with Dahl's poems, verses, and songs. And with full-color original illustrations from a distinguished group of more than twenty artists, including Quentin Blake,William Joyce, and Lane Smith, this lavish volume is a must-have for any Dahl fan's library. ... Read more

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Who knew?
Roald Dahl is certainly a premier storyteller, but who knew how much rhyme he used consistantly in his writing?The multiple artists that showcase his work in the great book enhance an already enhanced writer.These are fun to share in the classroom! ... Read more

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George is alone in the house with Grandma. The most horrid, grizzly old grunion of a grandma ever. She needs something stronger than her usual medicine to cure her chronic grouchiness. A special grandma medicine, a remedy for everything. And George knows just what to put into it. Grandma’s in for the surprise of her life–and so is George, when he sees the results of his mixture! ... Read more

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ADULTS ONLY!!
Though the book is supposed to be a Children's book, I wouldn't let my child read it. In fact I wouldn't even read it to him. An adult will be able to enjoy this book, but a child will probably try to copy George, not at all recommended.

Marvelous
This was a fun book to read and my children enjoyed it a lot.I wasn't worried at all about them copying George's terrible medicine making because of course we discussed the book while we read it and they know the difference between imaginative fiction and real life ramifications for eating poisonous ingredients mixed together.We enjoy Roald Dahl's books as a rule and this one was one of our favorites.

My students loved it
I was a little aprehensive at first reading this book to 4th graders, but they absolutely loved it! Before we opened the book, we talked about what genre it might be. We reviewed this prediction after reading a couple chapters. We talked about Fantasy and the elements. I think kids are pretty smart and know that this is not something they should make and give to someone else. We didn't have any problems.

They loved drawing pictures of each step and then summarizing it with a friend. This book allows for great visualizations and even some connections. Kids love mixing things together.

I definitely recommend this book to children 9 years and older. It is really not for lower elementary if you want them to really understand the book.

George's Marvelous Medicine
This book is a bout a young boy named George he is home alone with his grandma, because his parents were away. George is a very hipper active child and his grandma is nothing besides a grouch. So he is responsalbe to give his gramma her medicne. So he decides to make better medicen so she is not so craby. He makes a homemade medicen with many concocations.



My opioin of this book is that it is a fantastic book that is a hilarious book for children. It is very desriptive and can give yopu a mentle movie in your mind. It is one of the funniest books I have ever read.



I recdommend this book to any one who enjoys many laughs. It is one of Roald Dahl's books he is a fantastic aouthor and he always brings laughs.

George's Marvelous Medicine
I read the book George's Marvelous Medicine. The book is about a kid named George and he has a grumpy old grandma so he decides to make her a new medicine. So he got a big stew pot to make his grandma a new medicine. He goes around the house to get ingredients anything he could find to put in the pot. He takes the pot back to the kitchen to boil the things. After she had some of it seemed like she was going to blow up. She just kept growing from the medicine and finally her head went through the roof. It looks like the kick of the medicine made her nicer instead of grouchy.

So after I read the book it was awesome. I recommend this book to anyone parents or kids. I think it was one of the best books I ever read.

By: Damian Zowal
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Evidently not even Roald Dahl could resist the acronym craze of the early eighties. BFG? Bellowing ferret-faced golfer? Backstabbing fairy godmother? Oh, oh ... Big Friendly Giant! This BFG doesn't seem all that F at first as he creeps down a London street, snatches little Sophie out of her bed, and bounds away with her to giant land. And he's not really all that B when compared with his evil, carnivorous brethren, who bully him for being such an oddball runt. After all, he eats only disgusting snozzcumbers, and while the other Gs are snacking on little boys and girls, he's blowing happy dreams in through their windows. What kind of way is that for a G to behave?

The BFG is one of Dahl's most lovable character creations. Whether galloping off with Sophie nestled into the soft skin of his ear to capture dreams as though they were exotic butterflies; speaking his delightful, jumbled, squib-fangled patois; or whizzpopping for the Queen, he leaves an indelible impression of bigheartedness. (Ages 9 to 12)Book Description
Luckily for Sophie, the BFG is nothing like his neighbors, whose favorite pastime is guzzling little children. ... Read more

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Another great read from Roald Dahl
I have been a great fan of Roald Dahl's books since I was a young child.I would go into the library quite often and read any of his books that I could get my hands on.His books are enjoyable for all age levels.I am a college student, and I still enjoy sitting down and reading them.The BFG was always one of my favorites.It has great humor, and endearing characters.I highly recommend it.

The BFG
The BFG by Roald Dahl


Reviewed by
(age 9) Stockbridge central School 4th Grade (5 stars. )

Imagine that you were snatched out of your bed by a giant! Well that happened to Sophie. She was trying to sleep but she couldn't. She went out of her room and was looking out of the window because there was a very bright light on her pillow. She saw the scariest thing: it was a skinny man with a black cape. Sophie tried to scream but it didn't come out. Then she was in the giants hands being carried away!
I love this book because the BFG The Big Friendly Giant) talks really funny.He said words like "snozzcumbers" and "whizzpoppers". (I won't tell you what they are.) The book was really exciting. There are 9 other man eating giants and Sophie and the BFG have to stop them before they strike again! If you want to know if they succeed read the book!

Not All Giants are the Same
Imagine being taken away by someone or something, which is 100 times bigger than you are. Imagine flying over continents in amazing speeds in the ear of a giant, and save the world from human-eating giants. In The BFG, by Roald Dalh, this is what happens to Sophie, an orphan living in England, who is kidnapped by a giant in the middle of the night and taken away to a far away place.

Her only fault is to be awake and be watching the giant when he is peeking into the bedrooms of others' houses. She is terrified and thinks she will be a meal to this giant. However, she finds out that his name is The BFG: The Big Friendly Giant, who does not eat human beings. He is unlike the other giants who are bigger, who travel to different countries and eat children and adults for dinner. Once Sophie makes friends with the friendly giant, she decides to stop the carnivorous giants from eating more people in the world with the help of the BFG in a very clever way - through dreams that the BFG collects!

Although the BFG is a giant, he is not like the others: he is unique. He does not eat people. He is a Big Friendly Giant. After reading this book we cannot say all giants are dangerous or bad. There is always one that is unique, and one that saves the day. This is a great book to teach about different people in the world. We cannot generalize about people, for example, "Turkish people are lazy." One is apt to find an exception to the rule. It requires courage and an open mind to discover the unique.

The BFG is a fun book to read. The author, Roald Dahl, uses made up words to show that the BFG is not properly schooled because he does not know how to speak "proper" English. So, instead of saying, "Cross your fingers," he says, "Cross your figglers." These words force the reader to figure out what he really means. The way the giant talks is also funny and grammatically wrong: "I is hungry." "Am I right or left?" "Bonecrunching Giant only gobbles human beans from Turkey."

I love The BFG. It has been nice to get lost in the world of a giant and identify with him. Not a lot of books talk about being a vegetarian. Although it is about giants, I like the idea that he is not killing people or animals to eat. It is a very lighthearted book. Reading about where the BFG and his companions live took me to an imaginary land. How he collects dreams and stores them in glass containers was a delight to read.

Every adult should read this book to escape the silliness and stress of the real world. I especially recommend it to people who love playing with languages and making up their own words. I love the made up words, such as "phizzwizard" for a great dream or "trogglehumper" for a nightmare. His everyday sayings are also changed into strange BFG-language very creatively: "Oh, save our solos!" for "Save our souls."

On the other hand, it might be a hard book to read for students who learn English as a second language because they may not have the foundation of the English vocabulary to figure out what these made-up words may mean. This would be a great book to read to children. If kids get confused, they can always ask the adult who is reading it for clarification so the fun does not get spoiled.

A Great Classic, Review by YM, age 12
The BFG is a classic by Roald Dahl, who I think is one of the best authors I have read books by. It begins with a girl named Sophie being kidnapped by a giant from a home for orphans in England. Naturally, she is frightened of him at first, but as she gets to know the Big Friendly Giant (BFG), she hatches a plot to help him get rid of his nasty neighbours.

I particularly like this book, because unlike many other books with children overcoming problems, instead of adults helping the child, Sophie actually helps the queen of England get rid of a problem. This has great action, but it could also be a comedy because of the funny scenes, which is why I like it so much (I love funny books). I would recommend this book to anybody, child or adult, who likes funny books with some action.

- Y.M.P.

The BFG
I loved this book. I read it to my daughters 3rd grade class 2 years ago, and am now reading it to my son's 3rd grade class. It takes about 6 readings and the kids really look forward to it. ... Read more

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With his "secret plans and clever tricks," the Enormous Crocodiledesires to lunch not with but on a nice, juicy child. His croc companion,the Notsobig One, is the first to try to talk him out of his scheme, claimingchildren are no good to eat. "'Tough and chewy!' cried theEnormous Crocodile. 'Nasty and bitter! What awful tommyrot youtalk! They are juicy and yummy!'" One jungle critter after another--from Trunkythe elephant to Muggle-Wump the monkey to the Roly-Poly Bird--tries to preventthe Enormous Crocodile from carrying out his dastardly deed, but on he waddlestoward the village. Unfortunately for him, the animals have a few secret plansand clever tricks up their furry sleeves, too!

This new storybook format of a fabulous Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake classic isdestined to delight a whole new generation of young readers. The firstcollaborative effort of this picture-perfect creative match, The EnormousCrocodile's uniquely Dahl-esque dialogue and laugh-out-loud illustrationsmarked the beginning of a beautiful partnership. Some of their other creationsinclude The Magic Fingerand The BFG. Dahl is amaster at giving readers a delectably sweet taste of vengeance. (Ages 6 to 10)--Emilie CoulterBook Description
The Enormous Crocodile is incredibly hungry-and incredibly greedy. His favorite meal is a plump, juicy little child, and he intends to gobble up as many of them as he can! But when the other animals in the jungle join together to put an end to his nasty schemes, the Enormous Crocodile learns a lesson he won't soon forget. Dahl's wicked humor is as delightful as ever in this new, larger edition of a hilarious favorite.

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Roald Dahl book
I love Roald Dahl so I was very pleased to find this book.I read it to my seven-year-old since it is a picture book.He didn't love it and neither did I.It just seemed a little, I don't know, mean or cruel.And I do get Roald Dahl, really I do.I just didn't like this one so much.I think the Minpins is a much better choice for a grade-school aged child picture book from Dahl. ... Read more

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Loved it!
I gave this to my 7 year old grandson so he could listen to it before we went to a children's theater to see The Big Friendly Giant.He loved listening to the 4 hours of story, and because he knew the story and all the characters, the play really came alive for him.The actual book is above his reading level, so the tape was a good way for him to hear the story.

Awesome
This CD is great! The reader does an awesome job with the voices of different characters. The book is wonderful. The two are combined, here, for great entertainment. ... Read more

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Mr. Hoppy is in love with Mrs. Silver, but her heart belongs to Alfie, her pet tortoise. Mr. Hoppy is too shy to approach Mrs. Silver, until one day he comes up with a brilliant idea to win her heart. If Mr. Hoppy's plan works, Mrs. Silver will certainly fall in love with him. But it's going to take one hundred and forty tortoises, an ancient spell, and a little bit of magic.

"This celebrated, splendidly matched authorillustrator team here present a love story that is equally sweet and silly."--Publishers Weekly ... Read more

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Okay
This book was actually a disappointment, Dahl seems to be saying that deceit in order to achieve one's ends is acceptable. Though it sends a wrong message, it is entertaining to read.

good book......
Hi I'm Elyssa I'm in 2nd grade. I'm 7 years old. I just finished reading Esio Trot .It is about a man named Mr.Hoppy. Who loves a woman named Ms.Silver.Ms.Silver has a pet tortoise that she wants to grow so Mr.Hoppy gives her a piece of paper that says some weird words.I like this book because it is funny. I think the funniest part of this book is when Mr.Hoppy gives Ms.Silver the piece of paper and Ms.Silver says there are an awful lot of poos in there aren't there? I love Roald Dahl books. My favorite Roald Dahl book is Matilda. Matilda is a little girl who can read all the books in her house by the age of 3.I recommend both Matilda and Esio Trot for ages 7 and up. I wish I could tell you the ending .But you'll have to read the book to find out.

TURTLE LOVE-- LITE
Humorist Roald Dahl and illustrator Quentin Blake have teamed up to produce a delightful senior romance. Now, if you are expecting to meet a character hint ed at in the title, forget it, for ESIO TROT is not a name--nor a person--at all.Elderly Mr. Hoppy has a secret crush on his below-balcony neighbor, Mrs. Silver, but how can he earn her gratitude-- and hopefully more--when he is too shy to invite her up for tea?

Desperate to make a favorable impression the gentleman concocts a clever scheme to ingratiate himself with the lady.He courts her by appealing to her devotion to her pet tortoise, Alfie. With great patience and mechanical ingenuity this bashful suitor sets out to win his sweetheart.Literary Disclaimer: No turtles were harmed during the writing of this short, light-hearted read.For kids of all ages!

For dirty old men and to teach small children that cheating is OK
If you don't bother to think about this story, then it is a whimsical little tale (only 55 pages) about a couple of elderly people who have unusual character traits and who end up getting married and living happily ever after. How sweet, just the thing to entertain young malleable minds.

But what is really going on here?

Let's start with Mr. Hoppy, who is retired and who has always been a lonely man and is very shy. Presumably he has never been married. He loves gazing down on Mrs. Silver when she is out on her balcony, which conveniently juts out a good bit further than Mr. Hoppy's balcony.

As for the widow Mrs. Silver, she tells Mr. Hoppy, "I'll be your slave for life" if he can tell her how to make her beloved pet tortoise Alfie grow faster. "Size, of course, was everything," as it says a few pages later.

"Back in his flat, Mr. Hoppy was simply quivering all over in excitement. 'Your slave for life', he kept repeating to himself. What bliss!"

Hmm, time to call in Freud?

So Mr. Hoppy devises a deceitful plan whereby he convinces Mrs. Silver that she should recite a silly incantation to Alfie three times a day. Mrs. Silver is gullible enough to believe this.

Mr. Hoppy then snatches Mrs. Silver's beloved Alfie from the balcony below, and lowers a slightly larger tortoise to replace him. He repeats this operation eight times over the next two months. Mrs. Silver is sure that Alfie has grown due to Mr. Hoppy's incantation that she is still reciting to "Alfie" three times a day.

"You're a miracle-man, you are indeed!" says Mrs. Silver.

"Mrs. Silver, please will you marry me?" blurts out Mr. Hoppy.

As for the illustrations, Mrs. Silver is shown to be a plump and well-endowed woman who favors low-cut dresses. Several drawings show the splendid view that Mr. Hoppy has from his vantage point on the balcony above. No wonder he loves leaning over his balcony-rail and gazing down on Mrs. Silver.

The moral of the story? All's well that ends well.

Rennie Petersen

Explaining Some of the Twisted Element
Esio Trot is just tortoise spelled backward! That's the secret to Mr Hoppy's magic spell, the one helping him win Mrs Silver's heart by causing her beloved tortoise Alfie to grow larger. The moral message is that Every Little Bit Counts, the illustrations are cute and well incorporated - at one point Mr Hoppy descends a flight of stairs made up of the text, and the book is short enough to be a bedtime story or a child's first BIG book. Like other Roald Dahl, it's also a bit twisted.

Dahl uses common techniques with great success to make the story appealing to children: cute animals; an obvious (but uncommon and necessary) moral message with enough hints dropped for a child to grasp it before it is stated outright; presentations of ingenuity - like the turtle grabbing machine, that can be grasped but not too simply. Their subversion is pure Dahl. From the simple jokes a child could never get away with outside the sacrosanct world of books ("Poo is a very strong word in any language," Mr Hoppy said, "especially with tortoises.") to Mr Hoppy's central trait of deceit, for which he is never called out and is in fact rewarded, this isn't quite what you expect from a children's story. Mr Hoppy isn't presented as a hero though - what's being cheered are the ideas at play. Except for making him the central character in a children's book, Dahl does nothing to characterize Mr Hoppy as a Sweet Old Man, going as far in the other direction as the passage "You never know," Mr Hoppy said darkly. "You never know."

The author's note showcases Dahl's childlike ability to embrace conflicting ideas without question, explaining another part of what makes him appealing. On one hand he laments the horror done to tortoises imported to the UK from northern Africa, but on the other he shames his government for outlawing the practice and keeping families from buying tortoises. ... Read more

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Great Book, and made available in Spanish by Amazon.
This is typical Roald Dahl...great book. It is made available in spanish by Amazon. Bravo!!!
It is thoroughly enjoyable. My wife has used it extensively in her Bilingual classes which she teaches. She was happy when I could find it for her to use.

Highly recommended for the young spanish speaker or for someone learning spanish. ... Read more