Twisted tales of shock and hilarity meet
This book is a rollercoaster of emotions, taking readers on a journey through the dark and bizarre imagination of Roald Dahl. From spine-chilling stories like "The Man From the South" to the outrageous and shocking twists in "Taste" and "Royal Jelly," Dahl's talent for crafting unforgettable tales shines through in this omnibus. A must-read for those who crave unconventional storytelling and have a taste for the macabre.
ISBN: 9780880291231
Authors:
Roald Dahl
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Date of Publication: 1993-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.34
(rated by 2508 readers)
Description
Ever since his stories first appeared, people have been telling and re-telling each other Roald Dahl's sometimes shocking and always brilliant and bizarre assortment of terror-tinted gems. Bawdy, funny, touching, and downright outrageous, there's simply no one else like Roald Dahl.This volume is a diabolical collection of 28 of Dahl's best stories. Shiver to classics like The Man From the South, Taste, Royal Jelly and The Great Switcheroo and hard-to-find gems like Poison, The Wish and Neck. It's the perfect remedy for a sleepless night. From Someone Like YouTasteLamb to the SlaughterMan from the SouthThe SoldierDip in the PoolGalloping FoxleySkinPoisonWishNeckSound MachineNunc DimittisGreat Automatic GrammatizatorClaud's DogRatcatcherRumminsMr HoddyMr FeaseyFrom Kiss KissLandladyWilliam and MaryThe Way Up to HeavenRoyal JellyGeorgy PorgyGenesis and CatastropheEdward the ConquerorPigChampion of the WorldFrom Switch BitchGreat SwitcherooLast ActBitch
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