The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More

Deliciously dark adult tales soon to be a major Netflix film starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Sir Ben Kingsley Dev Patel and more!
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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More is a captivating collection of short stories by Roald Dahl, featuring seven imaginative tales. It includes a mix of both fictional stories and autobiographical pieces, each exhibiting Dahl's signature wit and creativity. The narratives explore themes of magic, adventure, and the extraordinary, making it an engaging read for young adults.
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You might enjoy this collection of tales if you appreciate stories that blend imagination, adventure, and a touch of the supernatural. With Dahl's signature wit and the exploration of intriguing themes, this book may appeal to those who love masterful storytelling and unexpected twists.

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More

Includes seven tales of the bizarre and unexpected.

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A beautiful new jacket treatment, part of Penguin's reissue programme of Dahl's adult titles.

Enter a brilliant, sinister and wholly unpredictable world. Here you will find the suggestion of other-worldly goings-on in a dark story about a swan and a boy; the surprising tale of a wealthy young wastrel who suddenly develops a remarkable new ability; and meet the hitchhiker whose light-fingers save the day.

Stories include:

  • The Boy Who Talked with Animals
  • The Hitch-hiker
  • The Mildenhall Treasure
  • The Swan
  • The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
  • Lucky Break
  • A Piece of Cake

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl is praised as a masterful collection with twists that captivate readers. Described as an unforgettable read, it offers a special experience not to be missed.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241955789

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 183g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Sitting in a hut at the bottom of his garden, surrounded by odd bits and pieces such as a suitcase (used as a footrest), his own hipbone (which he'd had replaced) and a heavy ball of metal foil (made from years' worth of chocolate wrappers), Roald Dahl wrote some of the world's best-loved stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Twits, The Witches, The BFG, Fantastic Mr Fox, James and the Giant Peach and lots more.

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