Quentin Blake

When the car her uncle gave her loses parts all over the road, Mrs. Armitage takes it in stride, but a gang of friendly motorcyclists is impressed with the results.

Provides guidance for studying paintings and illustrations from the National Gallery in London to find the story within each.

"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 and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.

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.

Willy Wonka tells the Bucket family of his plans to give Charlie his entire candy empire. Reluctantly joining Wonka on a ride in the Glass Elevator, the Buckets embark on a wild adventure when a mistake skyrockets the vessel into space. Now, Wonka, Charlie, Grandpa Joe, and the rest of the family must fight off Vermicious Knids if they are to make it home in one piece.

A bored witch causes trouble when she decides to take revenge on an old man, but her mischief leads to a happy ending.

Presents a series of anecdotes from the English author's early life and writing experiences, in a text that includes a chapter that was not included in the author's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.