First published 2016
S.A. Caldwell takes readers inside the beloved universes Roald Dahl created across his most famous stories. The book reveals Mrs Twit's actual bird pie recipe and Miss Trunchbull's methods for managing students. Readers can study The Witchophile's Manual to identify real witches among them. Caldwell presents previously unpublished newspaper articles, personal correspondence, magical incantations, diary pages, and cooking instructions from Dahl's fictional worlds. The author explores what sparked Dahl's imagination and examines the settings he built, spanning from Wonka's chocolate factory to the witch-filled landscapes, from Matilda's telekinetic adventures to the Big Friendly Giant's cave. A special envelope contains additional booklets and creative exercises designed to help young writers develop their own storytelling abilities. Dahl fans will find new details about familiar characters while potentially encountering stories they haven't read before.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Wonka's Chocolate Factory, Witches' Landscapes
Period: 20th Century
80 pages · Kindle Edition · Welbeck Children's Books