Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a writer? What is it about a landlady's house that makes it so hard for her guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wife or one of his priceless sculptures? Here are thirteen of Roald Dahl's most unexpected tales, offering young readers the perfect introduction to the adult writing of a storytelling genius. From the sensitivity of stories such as 'Katina' to the surprising creepiness of 'Taste', these stories are full of all the fun, excitement and wonder of Roald Dahl's writing, offering originality, ingenuity, horror, unexpected twists and turns, a touch of the macabre – and much more besides.

Contains:
Great Automatic Grammatizator
Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat
The butler --
Man from the South
Landlady
Parson's Pleasure
The umbrella man --
Katina
Way Up to Heaven
Royal Jelly
Vengeance Is Mine Inc. --
Taste
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