Titles in This Set: The BFG Matilda Esio Trot George's Marvellous Medicine Fantastic Mr Fox Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Danny the Champion of the World The Magic Finger The Twits The Witches The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me James and the Giant Peach Boy Going Solo Billy and the Minpins Chaos at the Chocolate Factory: World Book Day (bonus title) Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780241377291 Publisher: Penguin Age Range: Ages 7-9 (also great for reading aloud from age 5) Overview: Bring the whole magical world of Roald Dahl home in one keepsake paperback set. This collection gathers Dahl's most treasured children's novels, from Matilda and The BFG to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Fantastic Mr Fox, alongside his two acclaimed childhood memoirs, Boy and Going Solo. Every book is illustrated throughout by Quentin Blake, whose scribbly, expressive artwork is inseparable from Dahl's storytelling. Built for years of family reading, rereading and passing down, this set is a brilliant way to introduce a new generation to the world's number one storyteller, and a lovely gift for any bookshelf, big or small. About the Book(s): This collection brings together the very best of Roald Dahl's storytelling. Matilda follows a brilliant little girl who discovers extraordinary telekinetic powers and outwits her neglectful family and the terrifying Miss Trunchbull, while The BFG introduces a gentle giant who catches dreams and battles his child-eating neighbours with warmth and wit. Fantastic Mr Fox sees a cunning fox outsmart three cruel, greedy farmers to protect his family, and George's Marvellous Medicine follows a boy's wildly inventive attempt to cure his grumpy grandma's nasty habits. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, take readers inside Willy Wonka's astonishing factory, while James and the Giant Peach carries James Henry Trotter across the ocean with a crew of giant, magically altered insects. The Witches and The Twits deliver Dahl's trademark blend of gleeful mischief and moral sting, while Danny the Champion of the World, Esio Trot, The Magic Finger and The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me offer gentler, equally memorable adventures. Rounding out the set, Boy and Going Solo are Dahl's own remarkable memoirs of childhood mischief and wartime adventure, giving young readers a real glimpse into the extraordinary life behind the stories. Every title bursts with Dahl's inventive vocabulary, sharp humour and a healthy disrespect for boring grown-ups, making this set as entertaining for parents reading aloud as it is for children reading independently. Key Benefits: 16 classic Roald Dahl novels plus a bonus World Book Day title, all in matching paperback editions. Illustrated throughout by Quentin Blake, Dahl's longtime collaborator. Includes Dahl's own childhood memoirs, Boy and Going Solo, alongside his fiction. Great value way to build a complete home library of Dahl's best-loved stories. Perfect for family read-aloud time or independent readers moving up to chapter books. A timeless gift for birthdays, Christmas or World Book Day. About the Author: Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was a British author born in Llandaff, Wales, to Norwegian parents. Before becoming a writer, he served as a fighter pilot in the RAF during the Second World War, an experience that shaped his early writing career and later inspired much of his storytelling. He went on to become one of the world's best-loved children's authors, celebrated for his wickedly funny, imaginative stories, many illustrated by his frequent collaborator Quentin Blake. Decades after his death, Dahl's books remain firm favourites with children and adults alike, and many have been adapted into beloved films and stage shows. Why You'll Love This Set: This collection captures everything that makes Roald Dahl brilliant: mischief, warmth, and a wonderfully wicked sense of humour. With Quentin Blake's illustrations throughout and a mix of fiction and memoir, it's a set children will return to again and again, and a truly wonderful gift for any young reader building their own library. Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from images shown, as this is the current UK paperback edition with UK ISBN.