by Roald Dahl
First published 2005
Roald Dahl spins a whimsical web of fairy tales brimming with fantastical creatures and childlike wonder. From a boy who befriends a giant peach to a family that discovers a treasure trove of verse, these stories enchant with Dahl's signature blend of humor and heart. At their core, they explore the power of imagination to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Genres: short-stories, fantasy, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: emotional, lyrical, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, transformation
Setting: England
191 pages · Hardcover · Jonathan Cape