The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More

by Roald Dahl

First published 1977

In these seven imaginative stories, Roald Dahl takes readers on a wild ride. A boy discovers he can talk to animals. A hitchhiker proves his cunning. An archaeological dig unearths a dark secret. A tale of human cruelty unfolds through the eyes of children. And a man unlocks the power of yoga to see the unseen. Though the situations may seem fantastical, Dahl's sharp wit and profound empathy make the unbelievable feel all too real.

Genres: short-stories, 20th-century, adventure, fantasy

Vibes: imaginative, thought-provoking, whimsical

Tropes: found-family, magical-realism

Period: 20th-Century

225 pages · Hardcover · Alfred A. Knopf

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