Kidsnatched from her orphange by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants.

Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.

After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts. Life there is no fun, until James receives some magical, tiny green things and accidentally drops them by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends-- Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug,...

Presents humorous anecdotes from the author's childhood which includes summer vacations in Norway and an English boarding school.

Danny, a young English boy, describes his relationship with his father and the special adventure they share together.

The misadventures of two terrible old people who enjoy playing nasty tricks and are finally outwitted by a family of monkeys.

Introduces teenagers to the adult short stories of Roald Dahl.

As a young man working in East Africa for the Shell Company, Roald Dahl recounts his adventures living in the jungle and later flying a fighter plane in World War II.

When a moving van arrives next door to the Twits and Mr. and Mrs. Lovely get out, that's bad enough. But it gets worse. . . Their two Lovely children, Ruff and Tumble, have moved in next door too. And the Twits hate children. (Sorry if you are one. We don't hate you, just to be clear.) The Twits decide the Lovelies must go. Even if it means some serious plotting, which involves: a hungry tiger, giant catapults, and lots of disgusting dog hair. Will...

Presents seven short stories by Roald Dahl, including the title work about a modern-day Robin Hood who steals from casino owners and gives to orphans.