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Thirteen darkly comic short stories showcasing Dahl's adult tales of greed, manipulation, and macabre twists for teen readers.
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Thirteen darkly comic short stories showcasing Dahl's adult tales of greed, manipulation, and macabre twists for teen readers.
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Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a writer? What is it about a landlady's house that makes it so hard for her guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wife or one of his priceless sculptures? Here are thirteen of Roald Dahl's most unexpected tales, offering young readers the perfect introduction to the adult writing of a storytelling genius. From the sensitivity of stories such as 'Katina' to the surprising creepiness of 'Taste', these stories are full o...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Infidelity subplot in one story; no explicit scenes.
Violence & gore
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Implied violence, threats, and creepy harm in several stories.
Profanity
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Occasional mild language across the collection.
Substance use
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Social drinking mentioned in a few stories.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements.
Occult / demonology
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No occult content.
Political content
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Satirical commentary on writing, commerce, and machines.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide.
Abuse & suffering
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Manipulation, implied killings, and cruelty in multiple tales.
Other
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