Children's Books
Roald Dahl
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Going Solo by Roald Dahl |
| This is an excellent autobiography. It is about Roald Dahl’s first job in Africa during the Second World War. This amazing tale describes Roald Dahl’s struggle through flight training and his incredible survival following a plane crash in the Libyan Desert. It’s a great story – and it’s true! |
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Published by Puffin Books, 2001 |
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The Roald Dahl Treasury by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) |
| This beautifully illustrated treasury includes many of Roald Dahl’s most famous books, along with short stories, rhymes, memoirs, unpublished poetry and personal letters. A host of Dahl's best-loved characters are here, from the Enormous Crocodile to Willie Wonka. |
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Published by Johnathan Cape, 1997 |
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Matilda by Roald Dahl |
Published by Puffin Books, 2001 |
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Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl |
| Danny loves his life with his father, living in a gypsy caravan and listening to his stories. Together they outwit their greedy rich neighbour Mr Victor Hazell. |
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Published by Puffin, 2001 |
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George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl |
| George’s grandma is mean and scary – and hates children. He has to give her medicine and devises a plot, using magic words to get his own back. Great for reading aloud to older children. |
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Published by Puffin, 2001 |
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Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl |
| Another great classic for reading aloud, this is the story of Mr Fox and his brave family who outwit the greedy and mean local farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean. |
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Published by Puffin, 2001 |
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Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) |
Poetry is featured less in books for this age range, yet children still love to hear rhymes. Especially when they are funny and well-illustrated. Roald Dahl is as wicked as ever with his interpretations of classic fairy tales. |
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Published by Puffin, 2001 |