The Roald Dahl Collection, Volume 1 [Audio CD] Dahl, Roald

Description: Product Description Roald Dahl sometimes shared a tonal kinship with Ogden Nash, and he could demonstrate a verbal inventiveness nearly Seussian [His] stories work better in audio than in print. "The New York Times" This collection includes: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Read by Douglas HodgeWilly Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life! Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Read by Douglas HodgeNow that he's won the chocolate factory, what's next for Charlie? Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Charlie Bucket's back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world ' first space hotel, battling the dreaded Vermicious Knids, and saving the world are only a few stops along this remarkable, intergalactic joyride. The BFG, Read by David WalliamsCaptured by a giant! The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, or any of the other giants rather than the BFG she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that the giants are flush-bunking off to England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help her!" About the Author Roald Dahl is considered one of the most beloved writers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990 his popularity continues to increase, and his stories, including "Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG," "James and theGiant Peach," and "Mr. Fox, "delight an ever-growing legion of fans."condition info: Library case included! Ex Library Copy

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