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Roald Dahl
THE BFG
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
The BFG—Big Friendly Giant—is no
ordinary, bone-crushing giant: he is far
too nice. How he and his tiny friend,
Sophie, conspire to put an end to the
loathsome activities of the other Giants is
marvelously told by a writer and an artist
who “are uncanny in their understanding
of what children like to read and see.”
—The New York Times Book Review
Rec: BL, H, NYT, PW, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 208 pp. 1989/1998
978-0-14-130105-1 $6.99
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 208 pp. 2007
978-0-14-241038-7 $6.99 ❖
BOY
Tales of Childhood
A funny, sometimes painful, memoir of
Dahl’s experiences and exploits during
his school years. “Those who’ve appreciated
Dahl in various forms will find
both the master of chills and the lover of
chocolate here—a fine, juicy collage of
funny/awful boyhood highlights.”
—Kirkus
Rec: AY, C, CE, H, K, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 176 pp. 1986/1999
978-0-14-130305-0 $6.99
CHARLIE AND THE
CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Four nasty, repulsive children and one
honest, kind, and starving boy win a tour
of the world’s most fantastic chocolate
factory. “Possibly the top book of the
year—a richly inventive and humorous
tale.”
Rec: BL, NYT, PW, SLJ
—The New York Times
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 96 pp. 1988/2007
978-0-14-240790-5 $5.99
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 176 pp. 2007
978-0-14-241031-8
Puffin Modern Classic
$6.99 ❖
5 x 7 176 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240108-8 $6.99
CHARLIE AND
THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Charlie and Willy Wonka are back, this
time in a fantastic journey to outer space
in their giant glass elevator.
Rec: B, PW, TE
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 176 pp. 1988/1998
978-0-14-130112-9 $5.99
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 176 pp. 2007
978-0-14-241032-5
Puffin Modern Classic
$6.99 ❖
5 x 7 176 pp. 2005
978-0-14-240412-6 $5.99
DANNY, THE CHAMPION
OF THE WORLD
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
The hilarious adventures of Danny and
the best dad a boy ever had. “Sentimental,
escapist humor at its delicious best.
Children will adore the bravery and zaniness
of Danny and Dad.” —Council on
Interracial Books for Children
Rec: B, BL, CS, E, H, K, NYT, R, SLJ, TE, W
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 208 pp. 1988/1998
978-0-14-130114-3 $6.99
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 208 pp. 2007
978-0-14-241033-2 $6.99 ❖
THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
The enormous crocodile has secret plans
and clever tricks to trap his most favorite
food in all the world—little boys and
girls. What he doesn’t know is that the
brave jungle animals have plans of their
own for him. “Young readers will enjoy
the villain’s grisly speeches, knowing
full well that he’ll get thwarted at every
turn.” —Booklist
Rec: BL, C, CLJ, CS, E, H, K, NYT, PW, SLJ, TE, W
8 x 10 1/4 32 pp. 1993/2003
978-0-14-230245-3 $7.99
ESIO TROT
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Mr. Hoppy is in love with Ms. Silver, but
she doesn’t even know he’s alive. She
only has eyes for her pet tortoise, Alfie.
How can Mr. Hoppy win Mrs. Silver’s
love? An ancient spell and 140 special
tortoises are just the tools he needs—because
the way to Ms. Silver’s heart is
through her tortoise! “Dahl’s writing is
sly...so much human comedy in so few
scrawls.” —Booklist
Rec: BL, C, CE, CR, E, H, HG, K, NYT, PW, R, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 64 pp. 1999
978-0-14-130464-9 $5.99
FANTASTIC MR. FOX
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
The extraordinary adventures of three
nasty farmers, two curious creatures, and
one fabulous fox and his family who outwits
them all. “Dahl has come up with
another winner. Children will love this
delightfully witty and exciting tale.”
—Children’s Book World
Rec: BL, C, CS, K, NYT, PW, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 96 pp. 1988/1998
978-0-14-130113-6 $5.99
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 96 pp. 2007
978-0-14-241034-9 $5.99 ❖
GEORGE’S MARVELOUS MEDICINE
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
George is alone in the house with
Grandma. The most horrid, grouchy
old grunion of a grandma ever. Luckily
George has just had the most amazing
idea. He’ll brew a special grandma
medicine, a remedy for everything. And
George knows just the right ingredients
to make the old bird sing and the
dark spirits bright. Grandma’s in for
the biggest surprise of her life—and so
is George, when he sees the magical,
marvelous results of his mixture.
Rec: SLJ, TE
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 96 pp. 1991/1998
978-0-14-130111-2 $5.99
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 96 pp. 2007
978-0-14-241035-6 $5.99 ❖
THE GIRAFFE AND
THE PELLY AND ME
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
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, but 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
Rec: H, WP
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 64 pp. 1994/1998
978-0-14-0130228-7 $5.99
GOING SOLO
Roald Dahl’s first job after school
graduation was in a place as fantastic and
unearthly as one of his stories: Africa.
There, he lived among deadly mamba
snakes and lions, learned to speak Swahili—and
became a fighter pilot inWorld
War II. Going Solo continues the fascinating
story started in Boy and adds an
extra jolt of adventure and excitement.
Rec: BL, SLJ
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 224 pp. 1993/1999
978-0-14-130310-9 $6.99