The Roald Dahl Treasury (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
Anyone who has ever read James and the Giant Peach or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory knows that Roald Dahl is a man capable of working magic on young people. The wonderfully weird worlds he evokes are so perfectly in tune with children's imaginations that--PRESTO!--he has completely enchanted kids (and adults, we admit) around the world.

This splendidly illustrated treasury--which we discovered with unfettered glee--showcases excerpts from the above books, along with short stories, rhymes, memoirs, unpublished poetry, and personal letters. A host of Dahl's best-loved characters are here, from the Enormous Crocodile to Willie Wonka. The whole shebang is fabulously illustrated by Quentin Blake, Ralph Steadman, and a myriad of other fine artists. Young Roald Dahl fans will devour this book eagerly, and those who have never met Charlie Bucket, Matilda, or the Vermicious Knids will want to get their hands on everything he's ever written. (All ages)

Product Description
This extraordinary collection takes readers on a fascinating journey into Dahl's unique imagination. At over 400 pages, it's filled with Dahl's best-loved fiction for children as well as much autobiographical material. It contains stories, rhymes, and memoirs as well as unpublished poetry and letters. Lavishly produced and illustrated in full-color, it features artwork by such prominent illustrators as Quentin Blake, Lane Smith, and Raymond Briggs.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670877697
• ISBN-13: 978-0670877690
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #528,561 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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72 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars What I liked and didn't like about the Dahl Treasury, February 8, 2002

By	A 9-year old reader (Atlanta, GA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Roald Dahl Treasury (Hardcover)

I am nine and a half years old. I liked the variety of stories and poems, but I was frustrated at first because I thought I would be reading entire stories. Instead, I found that the Treasury included only chapters of some stories. Short stories, like the Enormous Crocodile, were entirely included.

This book left me searching for the complete works of Roald Dahl.

76 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Excellent author, but doesn't include complete stories., November 17, 1999

By A Customer

My daughters favorite author is Roald Dahl, but she was really frustrated when we got the book because it contains mostly excerpts from various books he has written. It would be much better if it had complete stories. We had to go out and buy the full versions of the stories. It is marketed as a complete treasury but falls short. The illustrations are neat.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real treasure for Dahl fans., April 2, 1998

By	Gayle Hodur ([e-mail]) (Monterey, CA) - See all my reviews

While it's not a replacement for reading the complete works of Roald Dahl, this book is a lovely tribute to him and a good selection of his works. Personal tributes from some people who knew him well combine with excerpts from his longer books and full-text of some of his shorter works, including some items previously unpublished. This book is an excellent tool for teachers and librarians who would like to read aloud a variety of Dahl selections and excite students about reading the complete books for themselves. It's a real treat for anyone who loves the wry English wit of Dahl and the quirky illustrations of Quentin Blake, a treasure to own and use.