Roald Dahl

Continues his memoir "Boy." Recounts his experiences as a young man working in Africa for Shell Oil through his time as a pilot with the RAF.

Presents humorous retellings of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after, and a collection of humorous poems about amazing or nasty creatures.

A revealing collection of personal letters written by the iconic author to his mother details his early childhood milestones, travels to Africa, Royal Air Force service, work in Washington D.C., literary achievements, and rise in Hollywood. Roald Dahl penned his first letter to his mother, Sofie Magdalene, when he was just nine years old. The origins of a brilliantly funny, subversive, creative mind were evident in boarding school, and as he entered...

The remarkable story of Roald Dahl's early years at school and with his family. Like his stories, Dahl's childhood tales are unmissable. This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover and a new end section of facts about Roald Dahl.

A collection of unique verses, songs, and fairy tales, featuring full-color illustrations from such renowned artists as William Joyce, Quentin Blake, and Lane Smith.

Boy (CD 1): Dahl's childhood was one of excitement, wonder, terror and sadness. From his fascination with the local sweetshop to the Great Mouse Plot, the horrors of boarding school, the obnoxious Boazers and his time as a chocolate taster for Cadbury's, we hear of the extraordinary events that shaped him and inspired his bestselling books. Going Solo (CD 2 & 3): Setting sail for Africa on the SS Montola, aged 22, Dahl is plunged into an unfamiliar...

James and his insect friends join in amazing adventures with a magical peach.

Five children find entry tickets to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. The tour brings out the best and worst in them.