Roald Dahl

A small boy with a desire to own a candy shop meets a window-washing team of a giraffe, a pelican, and a monkey and together they go to work for the wealthy Duke of Hampshire, who makes all their dreams come true.

Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.

"A big round sun, a whirling swirling kite, and... sharp pointy teeth! Spot the shapes with Roald Dahl."--Back cover.

Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security.

Little Billy strays into the forest, where he meets the Minpins -- tiny people who live within the trees. The Minpins tell Billy about The Gruncher, who preys on them. So Billy embarks on a mission to rid the Minpins of their foe once and for all, and sets off -- on the back of a swan -- to confront The Gruncher. -- Summary from prior edition.

Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.