The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl: Explore the characters and creations of the World's Number One Storyteller

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Read Mrs Twit's recipe for bird pie! Take a look at the Trunchbull's tips for school discipline. Explore The Witchophile's Manual and learn how to recognise a witch.

Dive into your favourite Roald Dahl story, or maybe you'll discover a new one in The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl - the perfect book for fans of the world's number one storyteller. Discover intriguing facts about the author and what inspired him, and explore the worlds he created, from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to The Witches, Matilda to The BFG. This book contains never-before-seen newspaper clippings, letters, spells, diary entries, recipes and more, plus a bonus envelope packed with booklets and activity sheets to inspire budding storytellers. So watch out, 'tremendous things are in store for you! Many wonderful surprises await you!'

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Brought up on a diet of Everlasting Gobstoppers and Snozzcumbers, Stella Caldwell has long admired the incredible writing of Roald Dahl. She studied English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, and is the author of many other books for children.Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter-pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author ofCharlie and the Chocolate Factory,Matilda,The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains the World's No.1 storyteller.Quentin Blake's books have won numerous prizes, including the Whitbread Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he was appointed the first ever Children's Laureate, and in 2002 won the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration.